amoxicillin<\/a>, methicillin, oxacillin, penicillin, and cephalosporins have little to no effect on clearing MRSA.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nSome forms of MRSA clear on their own, and may only require a visit to the doctor\u2019s office for draining and dressing. However, invasive types of MRSA need treatment with intravenous drugs like Vancomycin. Other orally administered medications used in the treatment of staph include; trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, clindamycin, or linezolid. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nIt may surprise you to learn that hospitals are the leading cause of staph infections, with more than 50-percent of all reported cases happening to patients admitted to hospital for other health issues. However, the medical community realizes this is a problem, and they are working on establishing protocols to prevent the transmission of the disease to patients.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n<\/div>