Once MRSA infected can it be dormant for months then come back?!
Question: Granddaughters infected at relatives house. After healing from their infections from 2 months ago...a boil has popped up again. Should we look for another source of contamination or can the infection go away only to remain in their system and come back later? Can't find the answer to this question anywhere.
Answers: Granddaughters infected at relatives house. After healing from their infections from 2 months ago...a boil has popped up again. Should we look for another source of contamination or can the infection go away only to remain in their system and come back later? Can't find the answer to this question anywhere.
Yes, the infection can be what they called colonized. That means that it is in your system but not causing any symptoms. It is very difficult to get rid of. Search the web for MRSA colonization, that might give you some more information.
Almost impossible to totally eliminate MRSA. You can beat it down, but it will pop up again. Welcome to the 21 century antibiotic resistant germ.
Yes, some people who get infected with it can be treated but are then considered "colonized" b/c the bacteria is present but not currently causing infection. Take her to a Dr. Wash hands well.
RN
Yes, MRSA can come back to haunt people. Use Clorox to disinfect everything. Use anitbacterial soap.