Mupirocin nasal mrsa

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Avatar n tn The doctor said it was strep throat, and the nurse practitioner says its something called MRSA. I should get the swab results back on Monday! Everything I have read, and all the pictures I have seen, do suggest that this is MRSA after-all.. You have to tell the doctor to swab the nose because this can be a very fatal thing! They have started me on Bactrim DS oral antibiotic and a cream called mupirocin 2% ointment 22GM that you put in the nose with a q-tip..
Avatar m tn Hi all, I have had this nasty skin infection for over 4 years now that won't go away. I believe I got it at a university dorm (which had black mold and other unsanitary things). It forms primarily on my arms as red boils (generally comes to the surface like a pimple) with inflammation and pus, takes months to heal, and quickly multiplies into multiple sores. Though generally on the arms, it has also spread to my chest, legs, and even cheek in past (active sores currently on arms).
Avatar m tn I had back surg.from s-1 to t-2,I would like to know what the name of the powder,or what ever is uwed to cut the chance of gettlng mrsa or ather staf, infectioh's,.down from 90 persent to less than 3 percent I under stand the larger the opening the greater the chance thank you i .
Avatar f tn Accidentally, I sprayed mupirocin/Dextamethasone 5GM/45ML/0.1%, a compounded nasal preparation, in my eye. I rinsed the eye with water for about one minute. Eye has had 5 retina surgeries, has band kerapothy, and no lens. PCC told me it's ok because the mupirocin is also used for eye preparations. Correct?
Avatar n tn He has 2 boys from his previous marriage. The youngest has a lot of skin issues and has contracted MRSA. Since meeting my husband, we have all had bouts with boils caused by MRSA. We've tried just about everything.. and we really just deal with them now. Get on antibiotics, put the mupirocin in the nose, etc. I had a couple boils over a year ago.. then didn't have anymore for probably 10 months.. then here in the past 3 months..
Avatar f tn Accidentally, I sprayed mupirocin/Dextamethasone 5GM/45ML/0.1%, a compounded nasal preparation, in my eye. I rinsed the eye with water for about one minute. Eye has had 5 retina surgeries, has band kerapothy, and no lens. PCC told me it's ok because the mupirocin is also used for eye preparations. Correct?
Avatar n tn This complicated problem has no easy answer. Among the questions I would have is are you a carrier of MRSA (i.e. have you had a nasal culture for staph, do you have any ongoing open wounds that might harbor staph). Your massive weight loss immediately says that the quality of your skin and underlying tissues is not normal or necessarily healthy. An infectious disease specialist might also be a resource to consult with about prophylactic antibiotic coverage.
Avatar n tn My daughter who is just graduated high school has had 4 cases of MRSA in the last 12 months. She was last treated with a nasal antibiotic; twice daily for 5 days. While cleaning her room I found 3 unused doses... will this make the treatment less effective & can the MRSA return? She also wants to get her belly button pierced which I think is unwise given her recent health history. Am I overreacting & what are the potential health risks?
Avatar m tn I was prescribed Mupirocin for a non-healing nasal ulcer. I used it for about 2 days then woke up with a bad headache today from the get go. I've tried everything I can. I have taken Tylenol TWICE, Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen in it, nasal spray, a Breathe Right nasal strip (since I do have severe sinus problems.) NOTHING has worked or given any relief.
Avatar m tn The physician could not tell whether it was a bite, but was more concerned that it might be community-based MRSA and gave me a prescription for Mupirocin. I went to a dermatologist on Monday and again she was not sure what it was. The first lesion is nearly healed, but I've had about 3 others appear on the same arm which are healing. Yesterday I discovered a larger lesion, which was scaly, circular with the small hole in it.
Avatar f tn my baby had swabs and has been given anti biotics which is a nasal gel and a body wash... It is for mrsa... does that mean he will have re occurring mrsa forever or is it just that he has some of the bodies that are found in mrsa on him? Any advice please? Also surely if he has mrsa here is a high chance like myself and partner now also have it?
Avatar n tn I have to go and have swabs done for MRSA tomorrow, has anyone had them? If so, where did they swab?
Avatar f tn I have been on an antibiotic for 4 days now for some type of bacertial infection that showed up in a nasal swab. My body temperature is 76.5F. I had a flu/H1N1 shot in Oct. or early Nov. Do I need to see someone over the weekend for treatment? P.S. I had open heart surgery in July 2010 to replace the mitral valve.
Avatar f tn s not bad now but I would like to treat it on my own, and I still have some Mupirocin 2% topical cream left. Will this work? Again I would like to avoid the doctor again because I am an 18 year old girl and I'm very embaressed about this.... Please respond ASAP. THANK YOU. HM.
Avatar m tn Upon our own research we are not sure if it could be MRSA, and after 4 days of trying her prescribed Mupirocin on my rash, it seems to have increased the bumps on my hand. At this point I'm really not to sure what it could be. I can not tell if it is increased by anything specific or something that is more serious. Any suggestions or insight would be greatly appreciated!
Avatar n tn A friend of mine was admitted to have pypass surgery and having spent 5 days on CCU he was transferred for one night on to a filthy ward prior to being taken to another Hospital where the surgery would be carried out. He was subsequently diagnosed with colonised MRSA after having a nasal swob.
Avatar m tn my mother has mrsa and i with hep c. should i be careful being around my mother?
5828316 tn?1375208180 About 5yrs ago I contracted CA-MRSA after shaving my legs the morning of a hiking/stream exploration adventure with some friends. A small knick left from the razor coupled with the stream water amounted 24hours later to a boil on my right thigh.
Avatar m tn Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful.In case the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics may be needed.Pls consult a dermatologist in that case. I hope that helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.
Avatar f tn I continue with pain in the left buttock muscle, as well as most of my other joints. I tested positive for MRSA (nasal swab) and also tested positive for MRSA on my right ankle "rash". I finished 14 days of Doxycycline, the rash is somewhat better. The sores on the buttock were cultured and showed enterococcus faecalis (normal per the ID doc)...I'm at the end of my rope because nobody can give me any answers to my situation....fibromyalgia?
Avatar n tn I did two weeks of decolonization (cleaning sheets and clothes daily, a nasal gel, and body and hair wash). I had the nasal gel because I tested positive for holding the bacteria in my nose. So, after the nasal gel, it's still there. What's also strange is I've never passed it on to anyone that I'm aware of. I've been on over 13 rounds of antibiotics, about a year ago I stopped taking them because they weren't helping and were just making me feel more sick.
Avatar m tn The doctors informed me that I am a MRSA carrier and I have to take antibiotics a week before and after any surgery. As for why the cysts always get infected, typically when the cyst is located at a high friction area like your groin or hips, it inflames the gland. Hope this helps. As far as preventing them, I haven't found anything that works. The doctor said I'm prone to them and will continue getting them for the rest of my life. It *****, but at least they're not cancerous.
1712590 tn?1352392772 Have had nasal surgery deviated septum, also have asthma, migraines, and sinus problems.
Avatar m tn MRSA? I am 65 and live alone. I don't have illnesses [arthritis & hypothyroid]. Pre-surgically [for knee replacement] I had a nasal swab for Staph. IT WAS Positive!?! It was "colonized" or whatever. But between knowing this and never in my life ever having surgery caused me debilitating anxiety. I was given ointment to apply intra-nasally 2X a day for 5 days. I cancelled my left Total knee. My family is shunning me. I feel like a leper.
Avatar f tn After about a week of itching I noticed that they had become a lot worse and had spread to my scrotum and my penis. The doctor labeled it as a form of mrsa and prescribed me Bactria ds 2 a day and mupirocin 2% creme. I have been using these for almost 5 days now and have seen no changes. I have also been using hydrocortisone frequently thoughout the day. The bumps are on my hands, feet, buttocks, waistline, arms, legs, and genitals. The worst bumps occur on genitals, waistline, and buttocks.