How common are MRSA infections?
MRSA used to be found in only hospitals but it has become almost epidemic in the community.If your immune system is poor you may get it,some people are carriers and do not realize it and may pass it on.There are people that get this and it stays in their system ,dormant, until they have another outbreak.It is only contagious when the wound has drainage.If you have a wound that does not seem to improve ,is red, hard,warm or has drainage or pain keep it covered and see a doctor.You may also have a fever and don’t wait go that day.It would be helpful to the doctor too, if you mark an outline on your skin when you first notice the redness, this will help him to see how fast the infection is spreading.Use separate towels and clothing and keep all oozing ares covered.When you first see the open are apply peroxide and bacitracin or an over the counter medication called STAPHASEPTIC according to the directions.Also, this infection ,if you have it will stay in your system so be careful with all
