I am hoping for advice from HCP or parents who have been through similar. My DD (6) has had 6 SSTI on her back in the last 6 months, initially linked to where she had molluscum.
The first had to be operated on (in early Jan), resulting in three weeks of wound management. We know the source of that infection, was just one of those things (happened on holiday, treated in the UK).
Since then we have had recurrent infections, many weeks of ABs and various AB creams, treatment with hibiscrub (still used regularly) and nasal ointment (i.e. treatment akin to that for MRSA although no one has mentioned MRSA to us). 3 weeks ago we thought we had got through it. Molloscum all gone, all sites of infection cleared up.
This week another infection came from nowhere. Seems to be where a molluscum once was. More ABs. GP did a swab of infection and tested it was to find out what was causing it (result unclear: no-one can tell me if results are clear or if the were unable to get a decent swab). But no test for MRSA (nasal swab etc.).
I am at my wits end and unsure what to do next. I have a GP appointment on Monday and think I need to push for more tests. MRSA? Immune deficiency? Will these tests be compromised if she is on ABs (previously told, no point in taking swabs if on ABs)?
DD otherwise seems to be in good health. However, when admitted to hospital and they were concerned infection might become systemic (infection obviously v severe) she showed no obvious signs of illness - temp fine and full of energy as normal.
Apologies for length of post. Any advice or thoughts much appreciated.