Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Online Health Community and Support Group

Welcome to the Healia Health Community for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Through this Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) support group, you can get Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) information, share experiences about Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), connect with peers, and get answers to your Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) questions from health professionals.

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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Community Questions

What causes the bacteria MENSA

Submitted by Anonymous, 25 weeks 6 days ago.

I have started suffering from boils, which have to be surgically removed in the ER, ever since my dad passed away September 7, 2006.  My mot recent suffering, which I am currently recovering from has caused me to get to the bottom of this infection.  A culture was done and the… [more] 

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I've had this pain on the right side of my body between my hip and start of my pub area. The pain feels swollen and bloated. Wha

Submitted by e.l.castillo, 28 weeks 3 days ago.

This pain usually occure when i use the restroom. I do feel it when at times other than when I use the restroom but mostly when i use the restroom and alsogets tighter as i'm using the restroom [more] 

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what type of doctor is best to see concerning mrsa or staph

Submitted by rebeccatrammell, 30 weeks 18 hours ago.

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Can MRSA be spread with a kiss or a hug?

Submitted by Anonymous, 29 weeks 11 hours ago.

I was recently diagnosed with MRSA, localized in my left armpit, and I'm on a 15 day round of doxycycline, using mupirocin on the sores and up my nose, and washing with hibiclens. I really don't want to spread it to my boyfriend, but is kissing and cuddling taboo? None of… [more] 

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How long and how contagious is MRSA?

Submitted by Anonymous, 30 weeks 14 hours ago.

 I was diagnosed with MRSA and put on two rounds of Bactrim. I had a skin lesion lanced about four weeks ago and still have the slit on my shoulder. It is free of drainage. I need to know if any bodily fluids were or are still contagious. I wash all clothes/bedding/towels in… [more] 

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If a girlfriend has MRSA Cysts, can I contract it from visiting her, hugging, talking, sharing food?

Submitted by Anonymous, 36 weeks 1 day ago.

My girlfriend has MRSA Cysts and I'm planning on visiting her home.  I am worried that it is contractable and don't want to put myself in a suseptable position.  Please advise. [more] 

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