Magnified 20,000 times, this colourised scanning electron micrograph depicts a grouping of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Generally, skin infections tend to rank at the bottom of a patient’s priority list when seeking medical treatment.
Often, patients would rather purchase over-the-counter creams and/or antibiotics to self-medicate, rather than obtain professional advice.
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