could i catch mrsa from a lady whose leg is weeping?
How Should I Treat a Leg Infection? Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is another type of infection that may affect a person's leg. Caused by a strain of staph and resistant to antibiotics, MRSA starts out as small, reddened bumps that eventually turn into a deep, inflamed, puss-filled section of the skin.f a person suspects he has an infected leg, he should see a doctor for a diagnosis and treatment recommendation. Some seemingly minor infections can become severe if left untreated or if theyâre treated with the wrong types of medication. One type of infection that may affect a personâs leg is called cellulitis.