Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Hi. my 7 year old nephew was diagnosed with mrsa (on his knee/leg) this past wednesday. we have an annual back to school pool party/ field day with ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Precautions: Skin-to-skin contact. Mrsa transmitted from one person to another by skin-to-skin contact. Contaminated objects. If drainage from an MRSA skin infection comes into contact with an object like towel or equipment, next person who touches that object may become infected with MRSA bacteria.Appropriate hand hygiene , washing with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand rub can prevent spread.
Answered 6/10/2014
4.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have a MRSA infection on my knee, what shoud I do?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
In 2004 i got MRSA in my knee joint from surgery it really messed up the joint after many surgeries it was replaced it now hurts bad what will help?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Have staph infection on side of knee, not mrsa from culture.ER DR said he didnt lance all pus.Almost pain free from antibiotic.what happen pus inside?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had MRSA in knee joint which then weakened and fractured my femur MRSA in hip joint, both replaced now curious of any possible long term effects?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Cortisone shot in knee that put me in hospital 5 days MRSA. They drained fluid, flushed knee, gave antibiotics, month later joint pain all over. Help?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I had mrsa in my right knee 4 years ago and about year later my knee have been hurting alot and most of the time i have to wear a knee brace cause the?
I bend my knee then straighten my leg it hurts really bad for about a minute where i can't walk, i had surgery below the knee bc MRSA could that be y?
My father has 2 artificial knees and 2 artificial hips. One of his legs is being amputated because of mrsa. Can the MRSA be hiding in the other artifi?
Total knee replacement because of mrsa, i may need a revision because of reoccurring cyst, will 2nd time be as hard? No infection now 1st is cemented
I just got out of the hospital after 5 weeks of mrsa in my right foot. Now my left knee is in bad pain, and i cant extend it past a seated position. I?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
