Question 1

does mrsa itch?

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It is possible: It is possible. Itching can result from any inflammatory process. Mrsa certainly can cause inflammation. However, it is not a primary symptom.

Question 2

can mrsa cause itching scalp and hairloss?

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Possible but unlikel: This is possible due to, a low grade infection or cellulitis but not likely. Lice or other inflammatory conditions are more likely responsible.

Question 3

mrsa infection and itch, what to do?

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Dont scratch!: Hopefully youve seen a physician ; infection is being treated.  Itching accompanies healing or inflammat'n.  Scratching allows bacteria to colonize fingernails ; then the infection can be spread to other areas (may become a chronic carrier nose, rectum, fingernails).  If area is red, hot, swollen, spreading or you have fever: see  your doc.  If it is healing cool compresses, PO antihistamines.

Question 4

i read online that i will never get rid of mrsa and will itch, hurt, and feel like i have the flu forever. is that true?

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No, not true: Many people get MRSA skin infections, and do recover with treatment. With resistant staph bacteria (mrsa), the infection takes work to get rid of, requiring housecleaning, various forms of antibiotics, special baths, treating family members, etc... Infections spread from person to person, and must be evaluated by a primary care doctor, sometimes with help from an infectious diseases expert.

Question 5

i was exsposed to mrsa by a 4 yr old student in my class that i had close  contact with. i have developed tiny pimple like spots randomly  all over my body that itch (like in the pic) and are not going away. each day i get more. i also had a cough at the

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Not MRSA : What you describe seems to be a viral exanthem. This is very likely since you teach preschoolers and they carry these viruses.  Exposure is highest when school first reconvenes in the fall.  Please see your doctor for a definitive diagnosis.

Question 6

what is mrsa?

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More dangerous staph: Mrsa stands for mehticillin resistant stapholoccus aureus. A staph that is resistant to many common antibiotics. Often it is also more aggressive than other staph germs. It must be cultured and treatment guided by the antibiotics the lab shows will work. It is often spread to others in the household and they should be looked at.

Question 7

what is  mrsa ?

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MRSA: Methicillin resistant staph aureus- ever growing difficult to treat bacterial infection.

Question 8

butt itches bad?

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Anal Itching?: I am assuming your anus itches.  Several causes.  Partial rectal prolapse can cause this.  Mucous glands on the outside and wet and not meant to be there.  Causes poor hygiene.  Pin worms can cause this.  Hemorrhoids can cause this.  Yeast and other fungan and bacterial infecitons can cause this.  Use baby wipes, balneol or other rectal cleanser.  Check for pin worms.  Get anoscopic exam by md.

Question 9

how is mrsa cured?

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Antibiotics: Mrsa stands for methicillin resistant staph aureus.  It's a stronger strain of bacteria that is resistant to penicillin and related drugs.  There are alternative antibiotics which can treat MRSA but sometimes it requires IV antibiotics (given thru the vein and not by mouth) and can be resistant to many of the more common antibiotics.  If given the proper antibiotics MRSA can be cured.

Question 10

how serious is mrsa?

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MRSA infection: Mrsa infections can be treated with appropriate antibiotics like clindamycin, sulfa, the flare, vancomycin, zygodactyl, or cubicin. Care takers whether in hospital or otherwise should follow contact precautions to avoid spread of infection. 
Mrsa infection can occur in soft tissue infections, blood stream etc. Infections can be life threatening and serious.

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