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.

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Hi. I have read a little and what I am reading frankly has me more scared. My 14 year old great nephew is in ICU right now with MRSA in his lungs. A couple of days ago things starting looking slightly better, and now not so good. They tried to pull back on the vent but his lungs couldn't handle any breating on his own. Yesterday they changed out his platletts........I am trying to be the strong, informational one for my sister in law and her family. Im really scared . . .

Skybird
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I've had the MRSA pneumonia and I have to say it was horrile. Your nephew is young and his body will adjust and
fight it along with his
treatments. It is so hard to see a child suffer. Surround him with a positive
atmosphere and I'll keep him
in my prayers.
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We just got positive news for the first time today. The doctor came in and actually said the xray as improved! Thank you for your prayers. I know that things are still dangerous.but we will take slight improvement.
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Does he have an infectious disease Dr to treat this? They must have him in isolation, too, if it is airborne. Looks like he took the right turn in the road this time...good luck and i will pray for you!!
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A infectious disease doc will help, if their are none in your area look in the phone book under infectious disease and find the nearest one, often they can deal with it from another city by reviewing the records of the patient and talking with the hospital involved.Hugs and Prayers.
Tell your sister in law there is hope and even if we are carriers and have it collinized, we can still lead a productive life.Your nephew is young and should come out of this just fine.Try making the familys enviorment clean and staock up on higyine products.Hibiclens and the stuff Trevor has posted can take care of MRSA on you and in the enviorment.After that keep purell and other things close at hand ,keep up with dental cleanings and work, as they are a big thing for MRSA reoccurance.Msg me and I will try to help more.
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