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4/22/15 revision of mom hip. 5/6/15 incised drain pustule 6" from incision, augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate). 5/12 dislocation. 5/18 told it was mrsa, bactrum. is this ok?

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Dr. Laila Alamgir answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Mrsa skin infection: Looks like mom has MRSA skin infection which requires contact isolation and oral/iv antibiotic depends on culture report. The patient needs to be on contact isolation/private room until infection is cleared and need to apply bactroban (mupirocin) ointment daily on both nares for mrsa eradication. Mrsa infection could be deadly, so always remember frequent hand wash.

Answered 5/22/2015

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