Question 1

are there any major signs or symptoms of having mrsa in your bloodstream ? i had mrsa a couple weeks ago and feeling very run down

Accepted Answer

Not specifically: You can actually be asymptomatic and have MRSA bacteremia (bacteria in blood).  This organism can produce infection in all organ systems.  If you think you may be infected, see a doctor asap and be examined.  The earlier the diagnosis the better the outcome.

Question 2

how can mrsa get in the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

From skin: Mrsa is a type of staff aureus bacteria that is resistant to the penicillin type antibiotics.  Staff aureus lives on everyone and usually just hangs out on the skin and nice warm moist spots like groin arm pits nose if the bacteria gets access to the blood stream like a bad skin infection or less commonly a cut on the skin it can get to blood stream and cause a blood infection.

Question 3

how will i know if i have mrsa in my bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

You'll know...: Mrsa bloodstream infections are serious, so your  immune system will be on overdrive to fight the infection- early on, it may manifest flu- like symptoms. This may be followed by fever, low bp, sweating,  others.  Typically, you will look and feel really crappy. The exception is if  you are on drugs for immunosuppression (transplant, rheum athritis, etc). Blood cultures will secure the diagnosis.

Question 4

can you have mrsa in the bloodstream without a fever?  what are the symptoms of mrsa in the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: Very elderly and  immunosuppressed patients can have severe infections without fever.  This rarely occurs in immunocompetent young patients.  Symptoms of MRSA blood stream infection are chills, fever, muscle and joint aching, signs of a skin infection or infection at another site. If left untreated it can lead to confusion, shock and death.

Question 5

what are symptoms of having mrsa or staph in your bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

Many: Symptoms may include fever, chills, if the infection is severe, hypotension may occur, bleeding due diseminated coagulation problems ( dic); however, there are cases of transient bacteremia ( bacteria in the bloodstream that do not stay in there for long) that do not cause  any major symptoms.

Question 6

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 7

is it possible for mrsa to gain entry via a cut between the webspace of your right toe and travel  via the bloodstream lodging in your right thigh?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is possible for MRSA to enter your bloodstream through a break in the skin and go almost anywhere in the body.

Question 8

if mrsa gains entry via a cut between the webspace of a toe and travels via the bloodstream lodging into the thigh, must the foot (entry point)also show signs of the infection just as the thigh area?

Accepted Answer

No: Mrsa need not produce clinically relevant changes at the site of inoculation for it to travel either through the bloodstream or lymphatics to other areas of the body.  You should probably undergo a transesophageal echocardiogram.  Hope you are better soon.  Best wishes.

Question 9

could this be ca-mrsa in the bloodstream? with pneumonia? i have just been diagnosed with ca-mrsa.  within 1 week i have had 2 breakouts, the second breakout is worse than the first. i am shaking a lot, have a fever, coughing, dizziness, shortness of brea

Accepted Answer

If : If you are having those symptoms and have mrsa, then you must get an immediately evaluation.  Fever, dizziness, shortness of breath and chest pain with shaking (rigors) is very concerning for spreading infection and with your MRSA it is very important that you have an emergency medical evaluation.

Question 10

can bloodstream mrsa cause coronary artery disease or congestive heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Generally no. : Coronary artery disease is narrowing of the feeding vessels to the heart, with risk factors that include smoking, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and high-fat diet. 

Sepsis caused by MRSA in the bloodstream is a serious infection that could lead to the failure of multiple organ systems by precipitating septic shock. There are situations where sepsis could provoke a heart attack and lead to chf.

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Are there any major signs or symptoms of having mrsa in your bloodstream ? i had mrsa a couple weeks ago and feeling very run down

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How can mrsa get in the bloodstream?

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How will i know if i have mrsa in my bloodstream?

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Can you have mrsa in the bloodstream without a fever? what are the symptoms of mrsa in the bloodstream?

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What are symptoms of having mrsa or staph in your bloodstream?

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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 ?

A member asked:

Is it possible for mrsa to gain entry via a cut between the webspace of your right toe and travel via the bloodstream lodging in your right thigh?

A member asked:

If mrsa gains entry via a cut between the webspace of a toe and travels via the bloodstream lodging into the thigh, must the foot (entry point)also show signs of the infection just as the thigh area?

A member asked:

Could this be ca-mrsa in the bloodstream? with pneumonia? i have just been diagnosed with ca-mrsa. within 1 week i have had 2 breakouts, the second breakout is worse than the first. i am shaking a lot, have a fever, coughing, dizziness, shortness of brea

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Can bloodstream mrsa cause coronary artery disease or congestive heart failure?

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