MRSA Support Group
Staph infections are infections caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus. They include skin infections, pneumonia, blood poisoning, toxic shock syndrome, and food poisoning. Infection can happen through contact, especially if you have open wounds. Most infections are treatable with antibiotics. If you have been infected with staph, join the group for support and advice.
Absent from the recent discussions on MRSA infections has been any reference to the relative simplicity of community testing for these bacteria. While some commercial companies are charging $150.00 or more for a single MRSA test, individuals can perform their own testing for a fraction of this cost. For example, sets of 5 MRSA detection plates are being provided at $50.00 plus postage by the Institute of Progressive Medicine, a component of the Progressive University. These, easy-to-use, plates have the same sensitivity and specificity as hospital based MRSA cultures. Using these plates individuals can screen their homes, workplaces, recreational facilities and other locations for MRSA. Information on the plates can be obtained by sending an e-mail to info@MRSAinternational.com
Kind regards, W. John Martin, MD, PhD.
Kind regards, W. John Martin, MD, PhD.
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Is it worth the time or trouble? The surface populations vary with cleaning up with chlorox or other disinfectants. A person would need a truckload to do environmental testing in your average, busy household. Just a thought on my part....
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
