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The pop singer is being treated with intravenous antibiotics to fight the superbug, which could cause permanent damage.

Jackson, 50, was photographed with inflamed skin on his face and hands as he visited the Beverly Hills clinic where he is being treated.

He is reported to have a severe staphylococcal or MRSA infection, which is resistant to conventional antibiotics.

Health experts have warned could develop into a flesh-eating disorder which could kill off areas of his skin and leave him in need of major reconstructive surgery.

A source told The Sun: “Michael Jackson has a severe staph infection that he contracted during work to reconstruct his nose.”

The disease is an MRSA-style infection because it is resistant to conventional antibiotics, so he has been visiting a clinic to get antibiotics via an IV drip.”

The infection has spread throughout his face and body and is being aggressively treated by doctors.”

There’s a chance it could turn into a flesh-eating disorder where it begins to kill off his skin so he’s being very carefully monitored.”

He has recently been pictured wearing dark glasses, a surgical hat and mask.

However, the usually-pale skin on his hands and face appeared visibly inflamed with red and purple blotches and he seemed to have a severely swollen cheek.

American cosmetic surgeon Dr Anthony Youn, who has not treated Jackson, said: “It is possible that Mr Jackson has a staph infection or MRSA.

This is called a ‘superinfection’ because it is resistant to conventional antibiotics. It does look like his skin is red and inflamed and has become infected.”

Staph infection or MRSA is extremely worrying because it is an aggressive infection that is resistant to most conventional antibiotics.”

In some worse cases surgeons will have to remove the infected tissue if it dies – leaving the patient needing major reconstructive surgery. It is particularly worrying if it is on the face.”

Dr. Youn said the star could have contracted the infection after surgery on his nose.

He said: “Many people in the health-care system can contract this disease via cuts to the skin.”

But it is possible Mr Jackson contracted it through surgery on his nose. There are occasions where patients contract the infection during plastic surgery procedures.”

Last month Ian Halperin, author of a Jackson biography, claimed the singer was suffering from potentially fatal lung disease.

However, Jackson’s spokesman dismissed this as a “total fabrication”.

He added: “Mr Jackson is in fine health, and finalising negotiations with a major entertainment company and television network for both a world tour and a series of specials and appearances.”

The spokesman was not available for comment on Wednesday night.

You can see screenshots of Michael Jackson’s ailment over at Perez Hilton’s blog.

SOURCE: Telegraph UK

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