Infection?

[JCP 619]

My sister had surgery recently and developed MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus...very bad). Anyone had any experience with a bad infection? This is the one thing I am nervous about.

[BitterSweet* 835]

As common as MRSA is, a good majority of us carry it on our skin. It can be picked up from anywhere, including gyms. Environmental acquired MRSA is actually more prevalent than hospital acquired MRSA. It's there and just jumps at an opportunity to invade, and surgery definitely provides the opportunity.

She should recover fine but tell her seek immediate help if she begins to have disproportionate pain. That can be a sign of something more serious. Sorry that happened to her. Prayers that she heals quickly.

[JCP 619]

Well actually it has not turned out fine. The antibiotic (vancomycin) caused her to go into acute renal failure. And they had to do another surgery to remove part of the knee. Her mom actually died of hospital acquired MRSA after an angioplasty. Different hospital, different state.

[BitterSweet* 835]

That sucks, and I am truly sorry she is going through so much. Gosh....

Sending prayers her way.