Yes, it is scary. However, MRSA skin infections tend to burn out after about a year. Currently, no studies show a definitive “eradication” method to get rid of MRSA. Here’s some recommendations gathered from the CDC at: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/pdf/ar/CAMRSA_ExpMtgStrategies.pdf)
PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SKIN BOILS and INFECTIONS:
-Wounds that are draining should be kept covered with clean, dry bandages. If this is not possible at all times, the patient should not participate in activities involving skin-to-skin contact with other individuals (such as athletics) until the wound is healed.
-Keep hands clean by regularly washing with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand gel (if the hands are not visibly soiled). The hands should be cleaned immediately after touching the skin or any item that has come in direct contact with a draining wound.
-Maintain good general hygiene with regular bathing and continue when healed.
-Avoid sharing personal items that may become contaminated with wound drainage. (E.G. towels, clothing, bedding, bar soap, razors, or athletic equipment that touches the skin.)
-Launder materials that come into contact with wound drainage after each use and dry thoroughly.
-Clean equipment and other environmental surfaces with which multiple individuals have bare skin contact with an over-the-counter cleaner that specifies S. aureus and is suitable for the type of surface being cleaned. (CDC recommendations:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/pdf/ar/CAMRSA_ExpMtgStrategies.pdf)
Well, we haven’t had any skin infections and I hope we don’t. They had it in their sinuses and they were both cultured and had CT scans and now their sinuses are clear. I just hope we can keep it that way. I am very careful now about all cuts, etc. Thanks for the info.