Mrsa

baconandcabbage

My other half is going to see his mum in hospital tomorrow who has been diagnosed with MRSA is it possible i could catch it we have a small baby at home and even though i am not going with him could we still get it? TIA

PinkLipgloss

Found this...

http://www.oxfordradcliffe.nhs.uk/forpatients/infection_control/mrsa.aspx

Check the heading "Will MRSA affect my family and visitors?"

Agutka

I was horrified when the docs found mrsa on my hubby during a routine swab, only to be told that a lot of people are carriers and it's only of concern when you have serious wounds.
So don't worry. You should see what my sons bring back from school :eek:

Caroline73_2

contracting Mrsa is really rare in hospital these days. Like agutka says, many people are carrying it without knowledge. As your OH enters the hospital and the ward there would be red pump dispensers with alcohol gel/foam to apply to his hands. He may have to wear gloves and an apron when visiting. He needs to use the alcohol when leaving too.


The risk of passing on is slim. You don't say whether your MIL has mrsa in a wound or its been found fromage routine skin swab. If you want to err on the side of caution (towards OOT!) , get your OH to get changed and shower when he gets in and wash his clothes.

You are right to be wary as it can be horrific but taking tiny precautions will keep you all safe. I hope your MIL gets better soon.

Humphrey10

Staphylococcus aureus (the 'SA' in 'MRSA' - Methicillin- (or multiply-) resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a common skin bacteria, 1 in 5 people have it. It can live happily on your skin with no problems. MRSA is no more likely to cause infection than normal SA, the only difference is that it is harder to treat.
So someone with MRSA is no more likely to give you an infection than all the people with normal SA.