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I have just recently been diagnosed with Merca in my sinus's. I'm being treated by my ENT Dr. and with a special nose spray that the pharmacist had to make-up. My ? is should I be around peopl? My 87 yr old Mother (has her on md. problems) wants to help me and niece? Since I feel awful and I assume this is contagious and I just started on treatment wouldn't it be more sensable for them to wait

Submitted: 381 days and 7 hours ago.

Category: Health

Value: $15

Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION

Age: 59; Female, Pennsylvania

Posted by DrOAB 381 days and 7 hours ago.

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Dear XXXXXXXXXX:

Please clarify:

Are you referring to "methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus" bacteria, abbreviated MRSA?
If "yes" to MRSA, how long is your antibiotic treatment course?
Does your mother have any health concerns that weaken her immune system?

381 days and 6 hours ago.

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Yes- that long name you showed is my diagnosis. I'm to use this nasal spray for 3 weks and return to dr. My Mother just had eye surgery for glaucoma and is starting to really slow down She has the beginning of macular degnration but her sight is good but I worry
she'll get this staph. in her eyes!

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Dear XXXXXXXXXX:

MRSA can be present in the nose, blood, and urine, or on the skin. It is known to be spread by physical contact with infected persons or MRSA-contaminated surfaces/objects (droplet transmission by sneeze or cough may be possible). If your mother's immune system is weakened in any way, it would be wise to wait until your MRSA infection is cleared before she moves in.

MRSA reference: http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/biol_hazards/methicillin.html#_1_6

Edited by DrOAB on 11/7/2008 at 4:37 AM

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