Question 1

i had a mrsa infection? in the past?what kind of test do i need to get cleared for surgery?

Accepted Answer

Mention to doc: Sometimes a surgeon might check if your a carrier by taking a nasal swab of your nose. However, more often than not, nothing will be done but if they they prophylaxis you with an antibiotic they might chose one that covers mrsa, similiarly if you develop an infection they would gear it against mrsa.

Question 2

had an active mrsa infection and am now colinized w/ mrsa. may have to have surgery, what is the risk for reinfection?

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You may give to othe: If precautions are not taken more chances are others get infected than you, ( you are a carrier ) alert your doctor  in the  colonization bugs are co existing on your skin nose etc with out giving true infection to you , you should able to under go the  procedure with minimum  risk

Question 3

mrsa infection and oral surgery for wisdom is that harmful?

Accepted Answer

Please clarify: If you have an active MRSA infection it is best to get that treated before you have oral surgery. If you had oral surgery and develop MRSA infection, you should also get that treated right away. Mrsa is curable.

Question 4

i need help to continue pain management due to continuing post op pain after c6 c7 disc surgery and absess removal due to mrsa infection.  ?

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Pain management: You need to find yourself a pain management specialist. Massage, yoga, and meditation can help, as well as considering mental health management if there are any current or ongoing mental health issues which are commonly seen with pain syndromes such as anxiety and depression.

Question 5

9 years ago i had mrsa infection and i got surgery for it, i now have a scar on my leg thats about 5-6 inches. is it possible for me to get a tattoo over it or would that be too dangerous?

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: Cannot conceive of any unusual risk in this area of scarring in view of the  lengthy interval described.

Question 6

my husband had an extremely bad mrsa infection a few years ago, was misdiagnosed and almost lost his arm. he had two surgeries and iv vancomycin.  he was recently hospitalized for a totally unrelated condition and has a confirmed case of mrsa on his hand

Accepted Answer

More information?: I assume you were not able to finish typing the question. MRSA can still colonize various body sites without causing an active infection. One can usually culture it from the nares, axillia, and inguinal area. However, hand is less common but the main issue is to make sure there is no active infection.

Question 7

patient has active mrsa infection since surgery 1 month ago. surgeon wants to set the fracture with titanium next week. won't this aggravate the mrsa?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Mrsa infection in one part of the body does not mean that it will spread to another area, but that is a possibility.  If one surgery has already developed a MRSA infection, i would be hesitant to implant a plate into a fracture in the same patient.  Many fractures can be treated with an external fixation device, rather than an internal plate.  But this has some risks as well.  Check all options.

Question 8

i have had 9 surgeries in over 10 years. i developed mrsa after the first surgery. now my last surgery 6 weeks ago, i had a terrible staff b infection. it is seven weeks after surgery and i have zero energy, exhaustion, inability to go to work?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide an opinion without additional history, physical examination may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor to see if you may be depressed. Depression is treatable. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated. Drink more water. Wish you good health!

Question 9

where can i find out the rates of mrsa infection in different hospitals?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: ...On where you live. Some states publish reports on their state hospitals’ infection rates. (consumers union has a list of them at http://www.Consumersunion.Org/campaigns/stophospitalinfections/learn.Html) other states do not. If you can't find what you need at the cu website, call your state's dept. Of health and ask if they have the information.

Question 10

my daughter received bactriban due to a mrsa infection.  do i use it on all cuts?  can it be overused?

Accepted Answer

Only used : As directed by your physician . Use other antibiotic ointments for minor wound infection. Do not use bactroban (mupirocin) for  any skin infection without consulting your physician! she may develop resistance.

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I had a mrsa infection? in the past?what kind of test do i need to get cleared for surgery?

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Had an active mrsa infection and am now colinized w/ mrsa. may have to have surgery, what is the risk for reinfection?

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Mrsa infection and oral surgery for wisdom is that harmful?

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I need help to continue pain management due to continuing post op pain after c6 c7 disc surgery and absess removal due to mrsa infection. ?

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9 years ago i had mrsa infection and i got surgery for it, i now have a scar on my leg thats about 5-6 inches. is it possible for me to get a tattoo over it or would that be too dangerous?

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My husband had an extremely bad mrsa infection a few years ago, was misdiagnosed and almost lost his arm. he had two surgeries and iv vancomycin. he was recently hospitalized for a totally unrelated condition and has a confirmed case of mrsa on his hand

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Patient has active mrsa infection since surgery 1 month ago. surgeon wants to set the fracture with titanium next week. won't this aggravate the mrsa?

A member asked:

I have had 9 surgeries in over 10 years. i developed mrsa after the first surgery. now my last surgery 6 weeks ago, i had a terrible staff b infection. it is seven weeks after surgery and i have zero energy, exhaustion, inability to go to work?

A member asked:

Where can i find out the rates of mrsa infection in different hospitals?

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My daughter received bactriban due to a mrsa infection. do i use it on all cuts? can it be overused?

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