Question 1

how long after antibiotic is started is mrsa contagious?

Accepted Answer

MRSA treatment: I am not clear about the question. Mrsa may be found on a healthy skin, nose, ... Having the germ by itself is not going to be an infection. It is called colonization. When it is in the wound or circulation then that would be different.

Question 2

how long after taking a antibiotic and being healed from a mersa infection on my finger am i no longer contagious and able to have sexual contact?

Accepted Answer

Relax: OK NOW. If you culture in the other person's nose you may well find MRSA. Many people already carry it without symptoms.

Question 3

how long till after a person is on antibiotics for mrsa are they no longer contagious?

Accepted Answer

MRSA: Even if you have been treated you are probably still carrying this on your skin and mucous membranes. Depends on your definition of "contagious". This organism is generally transferred person to person by direct hand contact, and then the other person may only become a carrier. Infection requires a break in the skin or soft tissues or introduction into an immune suppressed person.

Question 4

how long is mrsa contagious for?

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Indefinitely: Unfortunately, MRSA can survive indefinitely on hosts.  It can survive on non-host surfaces (ie:  door knobs, light switches, commodes, tubs, phones, tables, etc.) for days, weeks, or months depending on environmental circumstances.

Question 5

after taking antibiotics how long is mrsa contagious?

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May be carrier: Have nasal culture obtained after you quit smoking.

Question 6

how long i am contagious with mrsa?

Accepted Answer

MRSA: As long as you are a carrier. Depends on your definition of "contagious". This organism is generally transferred person to person by direct hand contact, and then the other person may only become a carrier. Infection requires a break in the skin or soft tissues or introduction into an immune suppressed person.

Question 7

i have had mrsa for about a year and a half antibiotics aren't helping what else should i do?

Accepted Answer

More information: To be able to answer your question, more information is needed.  Where is the MRSA? What is the MRSA causing? Some people may have MRSA on their body (that is they screen positive for MRSA), if it is not causing any problem, no treatment is needed.

Question 8

what's the best antibiotic for mrsa?

Accepted Answer

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim): Bactrim
for skin issues... Use bactroban (mupirocin) or Bacitracin as well.

Question 9

i'm confused about antibiotics for mrsa?

Accepted Answer

Question: Mrsa stands for methicillin resistant staph aureus. Staph is a common skin contaminant. It has gotten more resistant over the years due to the excessive use of oral antibiotics. There are MRSA antibiotics out there. Check with your doctor.

Question 10

is mrsa treated with antibiotics contagious?

Accepted Answer

MRSA: Even if you have been treated you are probably still carrying this on your skin and mucous membranes. Depends on your definition of "contagious". This organism is generally transferred person to person by direct hand contact, and then the other person may only become a carrier. Infection requires a break in the skin or soft tissues or introduction into an immune suppressed person.

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