A member asked:

I have shingles's it has turned into mrsa and my dr is out of town and the er won't do anything i'm spiking fevers at night and i feel horrible?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Herpes zoster, MRSA: Sounds like your shingles rash has become infected with MRSA. If you're on an antibiotic for MRSA and it's starting to improve or not getting worse, just hang in there; it can take several days to clear up. Are you also on anti-shingles treatment, e.g. valacyclovir? If high fever or getting worse, call your doctor's office; another doctor will be covering for her. Good luck!

Answered 4/23/2018

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