I was diagnosed with the superbug!


Question: I was diagnosed with the superbug
I was just diagnosed with the superbug, but i don't really understand what it is
tell me everything you know about it, i just came from doctors on duty, he explained it to me but i guess i don't really understand it!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
The "superbug", MRSA-Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus!. I plain language, it is a bacteria resistant to cillin based antibiotics!.A Staph infection in the blood!. Pennicillin, Amoxicillin drugs in that class!. So as a rule, most cases require IV antibiotics such as Vancomycin!. I had it in my elbow and was surgically removed, septic bursitis!. The Dr!. told me, it has alot to do with a immunity to certain antibiotics!. Hope this helps and get well soon!Www@Answer-Health@Com

MRSA= superbug

MRSA is a strain of Staphylococcus aureus that often is found on the skin or in the nose!. It can often cause minor problems such as boils, abscesses or rashes!. It can also cause serious illnesses such as endocarditis, pneumonia, septicemia and meningitis, especially in the very young, the very weak, the elderly and those who are pregnant!.
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Great responses from the previous posters!.

Bactrim is sometimes a remedy!. The sensitivity part of the culture should tell the Dr what antibiotics might work!.

Dont sweat it!. Just be serious about your doctors solution to the problem!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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