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Question!! Does anyone know about MRSA?

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Abbz3 · 06/03/2023 22:41

Has anyone ever had an mrsa skin infection? How is it treated?

ive tried Googling and can’t find any info. I don’t know for sure if I have mrsa or not (waiting on a swab) but starting to suspect it as no antibiotics have helped the infection. If it does turn out to be mrsa, can it still be treated with antibiotics? Do you just have to take the antibiotics for longer to get rid of it? Thanks in advance!

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Peekingovertheparapet · 06/03/2023 22:48

I have a relative who had a deep seated mrsa infection picked up during an operation. They have extensive scarring as a result. Antibiotic treatment for mrsa would be a class of antibiotic that the bacteria are sensitive to m, e.g. doxycycline or vancomycin. It might not need to be an especially long course depending on how big/deep the infection is (where is it etc?)

that said, I do also agree that fungal might be more likely. In which case something like Daktacort might work wonders.

Ihatethenewlook · 06/03/2023 22:48

I’ve just googled and found a shit tonne of info? How have you not found info on mrsa treatments as there are around 7000 articles on it? There are 11 different types of anti biotics that treat it. As a carer I have administered various antibiotics along with cleaning the area with pink hibiscus scrub, I’ve had no patients not recover from it

Casmama · 06/03/2023 22:47

There are antibiotics that treat MRSA. MRSA is resistant to the most commonly used antibiotics for skin infections but if the results come back as MRSA then there are alternatives they can use.

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Abbz3 · 06/03/2023 22:47

CC4712 · 06/03/2023 22:44

What makes you think its MRSA? Depending on where on the body this is, it might well be a fungal infection- especially if antibiotics haven't helped so far. Have you seen a Dr or medical professional about it? What do they think?

I don’t necessarily think it’s MRSA for sure, im just starting to suspect it. A pharmacist mentioned it as a possibility after looking at it.

Yes, I’m waiting on a swab for it. we’ve tried anti fungal treatments (washes, creams and tablets ) which didn’t help either unfortunately.

it may or may not be MRSA but i was just unsure what the treatment is if it turns out to be MRSA

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CC4712 · 06/03/2023 22:44

What makes you think its MRSA? Depending on where on the body this is, it might well be a fungal infection- especially if antibiotics haven't helped so far. Have you seen a Dr or medical professional about it? What do they think?