A friend of mine brings her daughter round at least weekly, and she's had severe nappy rash for at least two months. She's been doing lots of nappy changes here. She finally had a swab taken last week, and it shows she has MRSA there - she told me this during her last visit. I asked if she was sure it was ok to bring her round here, as my daughter has a gastrostomy (a feeding tube directly into her stomach) as well as being extremely prone to ear infections. She said the doctor said it would be ok.
But I'm still concerned! Friend changed her nappy later and I had to remind her to wash her hands, as she went to sit down again, so I am now worried about the risk to my daughter. She has an ear infection right now, which hasn't cleared up after antibiotics - it's not the first time, so I know it could be just a different bacteria, but it does put me on edge about the whole thing! I'm taking DD back to the doc's tomorrow and will ask for a swab (she's had swabs loads of times, no MRSA) but even if it shows no sign of MRSA, I worry about continued risk if they keep visiting.
I don't want us to fall out, but I have to think about my kids first!
So, any advice anyone? thanks!