Question 1

is it possible to develop sores again after starting the nasal ointment that eradicates mrsa bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If the sore was caused by mrsa, it is unlikely to return after eradication , but the sore could have been due to some other disease and the MRSA was simply of colonizer of the sore.

Question 2

what is mrsa?

Accepted Answer

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 3

what is  mrsa ?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 5

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 6

how serious is mrsa?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

how do you get mrsa?

Accepted Answer

Identify the source: Nasal carriage?  Sibling? Fomite?  What would happen in the case of recurrent MRSA - it may not easliy resolve so treatment must be aggressive eg, I&D (with c&s), start septra, (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) Mupirocin the nostrils and use hexachloraphene wash, locally.

Question 8

how can mrsa spread?

Accepted Answer

By contact: Mrsa can be spread from one part of your body to another, it is often found colonizing in the nose.  It can be spread from one person to another by contact or touch.  It can be picked up from inanimate objects such as the doorknob, sinks, linens, telephones.

Question 9

what exactly is mrsa?

Accepted Answer

Staph aureus: This is a bacteria which has developed resistance to numerous antibiotics, including the antistaphylococcal penicillin derivatives, and cephalosporins.  If it is outpatient acquired it may be treatable with agents like Clindamycin or doxycycline, but if systemic may need antibiotics selected by someone with expertise in infectious diseases.  It is a common cause of wound & hospital infections, etc.

Question 10

how do u catch mrsa ?

Accepted Answer

Close contact: Mrsa is usually spread through contact with someone’s skin or personal items (towels, razors, etc). Mrsa is more likely to be spread in situations where people are in close contact with others. To prevent MRSA wash your hands often, keep cuts covered, and don't share towels or razors.

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