Question 1

swelling in left neck & above clavicle, fatigue, pain/aches, ct scan shows inflamed lymph nodes and lungs pushing down diaphragm. recent mrsa exposure?

Accepted Answer

Muliple possibilitie: There is a rather large differential diagnosis to the combination of symptoms and findings you have described. I would discuss these with the physician who ordered the CT scan.

Question 2

my boyfriend thinks he has mrsa. he had a dried cut on his lip and kissed me. he is now complaining of swelling on his face. will i get mrsa from him?

Accepted Answer

R/O MRSA: MRSA IS A VERY AGGRESSIVE TYPE OF SKIN INFECTION. If he has it he is very sick right now and on very strong oral or IV ABS. IF THAT IS THE CASE, YOU NEED A NASAL CULTURE FOR MRSA TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE NOT A CARRIER.&amp; you need to be treated with nasal Bactroban .  You need to see a doctor get an exam a&amp;discuss options.

Question 3

my daughter has had mrsa in a severely injured foot, and now 8 years later she has pain and swelling. can it come back?

Accepted Answer

Can't hide that long: We now find MRSA in > 60 % of outpatient abscesses so it is not as uncommon as some might think. A bacterial infection from 8 years ago is not going to somehow hide & comeback the way some viruses like cold sores do. A new infection could occur with a MRSA staph could happen or it could be a different germ or different process altogether.

Question 4

mrsa, started taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) 48 hours ago, and mupirocin topical. my eye is swelling & have clear/white mucous up from throat. do i need 2 c dr asap?

Accepted Answer

MRSA: It's hard to tell why your eye is swelling. It would be nice to know where your infection is. If your infection is in your face and is spreading, i would recommend you call your doc's office. They may have you come in today.

Question 5

in 2011 i was diagnosed 2 hv mersa i did not have eruptions for almost a year now i hve puss & swelling on my thigh  it is going down where will it go?

Accepted Answer

NEEDS TO BE EXAMINED: You have an abscess which is draining.It needs to be examind and culture taken of the pus to find the organism causing the abscess.You may need I&amp;D and appropriate antibiotics
So make an apt to see your doctor or go to ER

Question 6

how long does it take for mrsa to get in your blood stream?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Many people have a skin infection or even just colonization with MRSA and it never reaches their bloodstream. Some can have a simple skin infection and have bacteria in the blood the same day or the next day--within hours. Other people will have a bone infection for days and days and never develop bacteremia (bacteria in the blood). If you have MRSA, consider seeing an infectious disease physician

Question 7

how long does it take to test mrsa?

Accepted Answer

Mrsa: Cultures can take 2-3 days.  There are rapid PCR tests that can be available within a day.

Question 8

how long does it take mrsa to become red swollen and leaking pus how may days does it take to become that way

Accepted Answer

MRSA: Mrsa is a bacteria. If you have something that is red and swollen and leaking pus have it taken care of right away. The best therapy for a MRSA skin infection is drainage.

Question 9

hello , i was found that i have mrsa staph infection . i was wondering how long does it take to get into bloodstream ?

Accepted Answer

Real infection?: Many people have MRSA living on their skin without causing any problems or ever invading. There are a variety of different MRSA strains, and it's a basic error to think that having one cultured from a site that does not seem diseased means a person is in any trouble. Wash your hands frequently with soap, and keep close tabs on your body. Thanks for asking.

Question 10

how long does it take an mrsa staph infection on the skin to develop in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Maybe never: Hopefully the body will mount a strong defense and no blood infection occurs(the usual scenario).

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Swelling in left neck & above clavicle, fatigue, pain/aches, ct scan shows inflamed lymph nodes and lungs pushing down diaphragm. recent mrsa exposure?

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My boyfriend thinks he has mrsa. he had a dried cut on his lip and kissed me. he is now complaining of swelling on his face. will i get mrsa from him?

A member asked:

My daughter has had mrsa in a severely injured foot, and now 8 years later she has pain and swelling. can it come back?

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Mrsa, started taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) 48 hours ago, and mupirocin topical. my eye is swelling & have clear/white mucous up from throat. do i need 2 c dr asap?

A member asked:

In 2011 i was diagnosed 2 hv mersa i did not have eruptions for almost a year now i hve puss & swelling on my thigh it is going down where will it go?

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How long does it take for mrsa to get in your blood stream?

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How long does it take to test mrsa?

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How long does it take mrsa to become red swollen and leaking pus how may days does it take to become that way

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Hello , i was found that i have mrsa staph infection . i was wondering how long does it take to get into bloodstream ?

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How long does it take an mrsa staph infection on the skin to develop in the blood?

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