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Baby with MRSA
Posted by Kathy Combs |
Last Reply July 10, 2008
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Started June 13, 2007 at 03:32 |
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My 6 month old son has mrsa. He is getting little pimples on his diaper area and when the sun is shining on his skin, I can see little tiny bumps all over him that I fear could start doing the same thing. He was just diagnosed a week ago. His ped. doesn't act too concerned, but still gave me Septra for him to take orally and Mupricin topically. I'm using the Mupricin, but I haven't given him the Septra because I'm too afraid of the side affects. My 6 yr. old daughter had two little pimples that have since gone away. I had three and mine are gone as well. I'm so worried about mu kids that I am sick. It seems as though no one really knows what to do for sure and I don't want my baby to be harmed by antibiotics if he can get through this without them. I have been told to bleach down everything in my house and put Mupricin in our noses. Can anyone tell me what is the best way to go for my kids? |
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MRSA infection after hand enchondroma surgery
Posted by Dan |
Last Reply July 2, 2008
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Started July 2, 2008 at 03:13 |
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Hey all. I had surgery last tuesday, June 24th at a "major" orthopedic hospital in NYC. I was discharged same day on pain meds and up until today, everything has been fine. My hand has been completely wrapped in a cast with an ace bandage over it. Ironically, I am a pharmaceutical rep in hospitals (not selling antibiotics) and have been working/active since last Friday. Today when I got home, I wanted to change the ace bandage for cleanliness purposes. When I removed it, it took a peek under the gauze I was EXTREMELY swollen and it was red around the surgical site. I left a message for my surgeon to call me, and then called an Infectious disease doc I know. He told me to come in. He looked at it, drew blood and wrote me a 10 day script for Zyvox and Cipro. During this time, my surgeon called and I explained my concerns. He told me he was not in the city tomorrow, but to go to the hospital and have the fellows/residents look at it. They would communicate with my surgeon... read more |
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decolonizing mrsa
Posted by ruth |
Last Reply June 27, 2008
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Started June 27, 2008 at 02:54 |
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MRSA in the Military Aggressive decolonizing cannot combat reinfection potential Link: HighWire Press -- Medline Abstract. Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) is an emerging pathogen that primarily manifests as uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections. We conducted a cluster randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine whether targeted intranasal mupirocin therapy in CA-MRSA colonized soldiers could prevent infection in the treated individual and prevent new colonization and infection within their study groups. We screened 3447 soldiers comprising 14 training classes for CA-MRSA colonization from January to December 2005. Despite CA-MRSA eradication in colonized participants, this study showed no decrease in infections in the either mupirocin-treated individuals or within their study group. Furthermore, CA-MRSA eradication did not prevent new colonization within the study group. highwire.stanford.edu/cgi/medl... read more |
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airborne mrsa
Posted by Rhonda |
Last Reply June 25, 2008
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Started February 23, 2007 at 15:47 |
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Has anyone had mrsa infection in lung? My daughter tested positive in a sputum sample but not treated until seriously ill with the infection. As a result her lungs were damaged and she died 2 years later. |
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Clorox wipes
Posted by Ginnie |
Last Reply June 15, 2008
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Started November 4, 2007 at 20:25 |
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I have had MRSA for a year and now it seems like every few days hearing of someone else who has it..A teacher at my daughters school had a "spider bite" on her leg..I explained about MRSA and she went to the DR. and was told it was a staph infection..it was not cultured but if she gets another spot they will culture that one..a parent just had a staph infection on her finger. We started talking about how easy this can be spread and wondered what we should be able to clean the kids tables with and classrooms..I e-mailed Clorox and asked if their wipes killed MRSA and they replied that they have not tested to see if the wipes would kill MRSA so could not tell me it could..emailed LYSOL same question but they did not respond..Does anybody know of a good product that would be safe to clean kid areas and desks? The school is very small and I would hate to see this start spreading..I used to get a product called PS that advertised it killed MRSA but no longer can find the product or if it... read more |
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MRSA in Sumter, SC
Posted by Kay |
Last Reply June 11, 2008
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Started March 14, 2005 at 02:10 |
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I would like to hear from anyone who has this infection in my area. Thanks |
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mrsa passed between me and my husband
Posted by Debby |
Last Reply June 10, 2008
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Started June 7, 2008 at 23:34 |
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Since August of 2007, my husband and I have been dealing with mrsa outbreaks. I've seen others ask this question but have not seen an answer: is it best not to have sex if there are any lesions? This last outbreak may even involve his prostate according to the urologist he just saw last week. We went 5 months with no outbreak and thought this nightmare was over, but now I have a terrible infection on my shin bone.Aaugh! Anybody else out there passing this with your spouse? |
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Pro Athletes are beating MRSA, so can we!
Posted by Brandon |
Last Reply June 9, 2008
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Started July 13, 2007 at 16:31 |
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The laundry list of professional athletes that have had MRSA and are still performing at an extremely high level for their teams is lengthy and only getting longer. If anybody knows how to beat MRSA it would have to be professional teams that pay out millions of dollars to their millionaire athletes. They have tons of money tied up in their athletes. In the NFL- LB Junior Seau, LB Ben Taylor, S Brian Russell, WR Braylon Edwards, TE Kellen Winslow, Jr. OC LeCharles Bentley, OT Andy McCollum, DE Brandon Noble, CB Tye Hill and numerous others (I believe OT Ryan Tucker has had it as well) I've either forgotten or don't know about. In 2003, 5 members of the St. Louis Rams were infected with MRSA, around the same time the 49ers had several players contract MRSA after playing the Rams. The Redksins and Browns have also had outbreaks. NBA-Cleveland Cavaliers Drew Gooden, just played in the NBA championship MLB-2nd place finisher in last week's homerun derby Alex Rios fought... read more |
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Diagnostic Imaging patients with MRSA
Posted by Doug K |
Last Reply June 9, 2008
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Started May 30, 2008 at 21:58 |
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Looking for stories of patients who have contacted MRSA after non-invasive diagnostic testing in the hospital or private centers for a story on healthcare acquired MRSA. Will not share your information without prior consent, but want to hear any stories associated with contracting MRSA during non-invasive testing. |
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balanitis or penis infections
Posted by raen |
Last Reply June 6, 2008
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Started January 1, 2008 at 23:50 |
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my fiance has had MRSA for the last 3 years, for the last 2 years he has been having skin infections on the tip of his penis (balanitis) - does any one else out there (among the men) find themselves with a similar problem? we suspect the MRSA to be a root cause but no research yet supports comorbidity - thanks to any for input ~ health to you all ~ |
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Mrsa in scrotum?
Posted by Donnie |
Last Reply May 26, 2008
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Started May 25, 2008 at 18:10 |
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I had very severe swelling in my scrotum with very bad pain all over my body.I was seen by a urologist and sent to hospital for surgery.Turn out to be staph infection.I was given several days of antibiotics by IV and an open wound to heal from inside out. About six weeks later a abcess come up on the left cheek of my butt very painfull. It required out patient surgery,open wound and was also staph infection.Ten more days of antibiotics and I thought I was healed,wrong.Today,Sunday May 25,I sit here with swelling on my upper right leg,just under my scrotum,with the same symptoms of the two previous. The Doctors have never said anything about MRSA just said staph infection.Just wanted to see what the folks on this board might think.Thanks,Donnie |
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MRSA Survivor
Posted by Teri |
Last Reply May 25, 2008
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Started May 25, 2008 at 23:18 |
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This past week was 1 year since my first abcess was drained. The ER Dr.said they would do a culture and contact me is the medicine perscribed would not work. I never received that call and believed all was well. Approximately 1 month later I fell at the supermaket, was taken to ER because I couldn't get up. They x-rayed me and said all was well even though I complained of a sore neck. One month later I was on vacation and could not stand the paid in my neck and then another abcess appeared on the back of the leg. Went to the surgeon and complained of my neck and she said nothing and examined the abcess and perscribed antibiotics. I was to return the next day. I did but in a totally delerious state unable to talk or walk correctly. Family feared a stroke surgeon suggested they take me to neurologist for MRI. He asked my husband to remove the "gum" from my mouth as he couldn't understand me. My husband told him that was the concern. Next day my husband took me to the ER, I was totally... read more |
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Burning Painful Feet
Posted by Issy |
Last Reply May 24, 2008
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Started May 21, 2008 |
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I had MRSA in October and since in December I developed painful joints in my hands and feet,and now on top of that my feet feel like they ar on fire,red hot and very uncomfortable. Could this be an after effect of the MRSA in October??? Doctors are dimissing everything related to MRSA having caused any of my synptoms prefering to say I have Rheumatoid Arthritis,I had nothing like this prior to the MRSA infection .... I am in depair and now getting paranoid because no one will listen,as soon as I mention the MSA it's almost like they won't even discuss the possibility. |
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update: 2 years, 3 months mrsa free
Posted by nyker |
Last Reply May 21, 2008
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Started May 21, 2008 at 06:51 |
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I wanted to give you an update that I've now been 2 years and 3 months without mrsa. I feel great!! Don't give up hope for those who are struggling right now. Take care, |
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MRSA
Posted by Clark |
Last Reply May 18, 2008
at 19:59
Started May 16, 2008 at 19:47 |
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My grandfather has had invasive hospital MRSA for 3 months now. He can no longer take any of the drugs because they no longer work. At this time he still test positive and still has a mild case of penumonia. I have a niece that is 3 months pregnant and my aunt thinks it is ok for her and her 1 1/2 year old to come and visit. My aunt does not think there is any risk to them. We have been told she should not risk the visit now but wait until the baby is a few months old. Can anyone help. Also my aunt has been with grandfather for all this time without any precautions and we wonder if she could also give MRSA to our niece. |
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gentian violet for mrsa sores
Posted by ruth |
Last Reply May 15, 2008
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Started May 14, 2008 at 17:14 |
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The efficacy of gentian violet (Gv) in eradicating methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in decubitus ulcers was investigated. Decubitus ulcers were scrubbed with Gv aqueous solution 0.1% and ointment containing Gv 0.1% was applied daily. MRSA was not detected in these lesions for 3-34 days (average, 10.5 +/- 2.5 days) after the application of Gv ointment. Before this trial, all patients were treated with povidone-iodine and antibiotics; however, those treatments were not effective in eradicating MRSA from skin lesions. Skin irritation and other systemic side effects caused by Gv were not observed. Our data suggest that Gv is a useful agent for treatment of the decubitus ulcers infected with MRSA. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrezcmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8586792&dopt=Abstract |
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Information Request
Posted by Gina |
Last Reply May 15, 2008
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Started February 10, 2005 at 17:46 |
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My husband has MRSA which was first evident by spider bite looking sores on his left leg and severe pain. In fact, he could not even bend his leg by the third day of the sores appearing. Our DR, being aggressive, ordered a bone scan and also found his knee bone to be infected. He is now on 6 weeks of Zyvox. External sores on his leg started clearing up within days as did the severe pain. He is on week 3 of med and stills feels a slight ache in knee. I have the following questions/concerns and would appreciate your replies. 1) Has anyone had success with Zyvox for 6 straight weeks? 2) What major negatives have any of you experienced with Zyvox? (Other than cost of over $800, per week and we are self pay) 3) Do all people with MRSA infections become carriers forever and do they always have a higher risk of getting it again or having reoccurances? I've checked a lot of sites and here is the only place I've read of such lenghly battles. |
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Concerns for infecting other people
Posted by Vickie |
Last Reply May 13, 2008
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Started May 12, 2008 at 20:07 |
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I am concerned about an a new employee who has been hospitalized for MRSA. She had cysts that had to be removed and was in Quaratine while at the hospital for over a week. She said she was a carrier of MRSA and is no longer contageous? Is that possible? I am worried and want to know what precations to take to insure other peoples safety at work. She has her wounds under her arm, they are covered, and I am not too sure how to handle this situation...besides diligent hand washing etc. Can I ask her to talk to her docter about specific concerns? Maybe that is overstepping boundries, but I am worried. She dosn't seem to be worried? Thanks for any advice or response! |
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MRSA pain
Posted by Lori |
Last Reply May 9, 2008
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Started May 8, 2008 at 05:43 |
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I am a nurse in the Detroit, Michigan area. I have been fighting MRSA for over 3 years now. I have severe pain in the area of my MRSA infection, and recurrent sores and drainage from around my scar. How are people dealing with the pain issues? |
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Developing A Deadly Defense
Posted by ladyk |
Last Reply May 8, 2008
at 19:00
Started March 18, 2008 at 15:10 |
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A 40-year-old Detroit area woman had endured painfully infected foot sores for more than a year. Doctors gave her numerous antibiotics, but nothing worked. Finally, last April, they amputated one of her toes -- and made a frightening discovery. Her sores were infected with a virulent new strain of the bacterium staphylococcus aureus, or staph aureus. By stealing genetic material from another bug, the new strain became totally resistant to vancomycin, the longtime drug of last defense against it. Health officials would not identify the metro Detroit woman or what hospital treated her. The infection was the first of its kind in the world and a landmark defeat for doctors and public health officials in the fight against growing antibiotic resistance. It also was evidence that the Detroit area has become an incubator for resistant strains. "From a scientific point of view, it's probably one of the most remarkable and significant events in my lifetime," said Dr. Steve Lerne... read more |
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