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.
As I continue to receive numerous questions and concerns among the parents of my patients, I thought I might leave you all with an excellent reference for Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA). In mid-October, there were numerous news (including internet) reports regarding CA-MRSA and the issues surrounding this bacteria. I certainly recommend checking out the reference below for the complete details from the American Academy of Pediatrics but I thought I would first highlight a few of the important details.
CA-MRSA is a bacteria that is resistant to a variety of the more commonly used antibiotics used to treat skin infections. This bacteria (as is the case with all Staph infections) is spread by direct contact and usually person-to-person. Now there do exist some antibiotics that are presently effective against CA-MRSA, I think a very important message here is to discuss how to prevent the spread of this bacteria. Some of the important measures include washing hands with warm soapy water, not sharing towels, razors or other personal hygiene belongings, covering up all infected wounds, and routine cleaning practices. And parents, if you are concerned with a particular skin infection on your son/daughter or even yourself, please see your doctor.
Here's the link:
http://www.aap.org/new/mrsa.htm
Dr. Jeremy
CA-MRSA is a bacteria that is resistant to a variety of the more commonly used antibiotics used to treat skin infections. This bacteria (as is the case with all Staph infections) is spread by direct contact and usually person-to-person. Now there do exist some antibiotics that are presently effective against CA-MRSA, I think a very important message here is to discuss how to prevent the spread of this bacteria. Some of the important measures include washing hands with warm soapy water, not sharing towels, razors or other personal hygiene belongings, covering up all infected wounds, and routine cleaning practices. And parents, if you are concerned with a particular skin infection on your son/daughter or even yourself, please see your doctor.
Here's the link:
http://www.aap.org/new/mrsa.htm
Dr. Jeremy
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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...
I do not want to sound harsh or resistant to what you are saying, but #1. there are very few antibiotics that work on MRSA effectively because of their over use. I know, I lost my leg to MRSA after 5 months of I V Antibiotics of almost every type. Also #2. to suggest using simple soap and water is poor advice, for this will not kill or decontaminate from the bacteria. You need something that can stop the spread and prevent it from entering the skin through the surface, i.e. through a cut, abrasion, sore, and so on.
Since this infection has been around since 1961, it is only now, because 3 or 4 young people contracted it in schools has it become big news. Those of us who have been fighting this for years feel left out in the cold as if we were unimportant. It is amazing how the media chooses what is politically correct and what isn't. As usual anything to throw more money into a contrived epidemic. Don't get me wrong, this should have been an issue many years ago and if it had been, perhaps we wouldn't be where we are now.