Ten signs of MRSA to look out for after Britain’s Got Talent star dies from superbug

Britain's Got Talent's Paula Moulton has died after a lengthy battle with the superbug, MRSA.

She spent years fighting the vicious illness but it was confirmed this afternoon that the Strictly Wheels co-founder died "suddenly". Confirming the news, a spokesperson for Strictly Wheels posted on Facebook: "We are devastated to announce the sudden passing of our co-founder Paula. "Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this extremely sad time. "Paula's legacy will always live in our memories from her utter joy of dance."

What is MRSA

The HSE states that MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It's a type of antibiotic-resistant bacteria - which are often called 'superbugs'. Superbugs are resistant to many types of antibiotics, which means that some that were used to treat them no longer work very well. [caption id="attachment_583487" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Credit: Getty Images[/caption] MRSA is a common bug, especially for people who spend a lot of time in hospital. This is because lots of people carry superbugs in hospital, making it easier for them to spread. MRSA can live harmlessly on skin, in the nose, in wounds and in leg ulcers. If they do not cause infection, bacteria can go away within days or months without you noticing.

Symptoms

Symptoms of serious MRSA infection, according to the HSE, include:

• a high temperature
• aches and pains
• chills
• tiredness
• weakness
• confusion

If MRSA grow under the skin, this can lead to a skin, fat or muscle infection. Symptoms include:

• redness
• swelling
• warmth
• pain and sometimes pus from the skin

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