How long after MRSA infection do sores appear?

How long are you contagious with mrsa before you show signs?

MRSA (methylcillian resistant staph aureus) is a staph infection that is resistant to most antibiotics. There are many kinds of staph germs. If you have MRSA your infection will not "look" any different than someone with non-MRSA staph. A person can "carry" the MRSA germ without ever actually having the infection. If they have an open wound, the germ can infect it (via touch/contact) and cause the wound to have a hard time healing until super strong antibiotics are used. Once someone has MRSA, they are considered "positive" always. Summary: You can be "contagious" and NEVER show symptoms.

Can you donate plasma if you have MRSA?

Because MRSA is an active bacterial infection, you should not donate plasma for as long as you have an active infection of MRSA. There are a number of MRSA plasma donation studies available where you can be paid $200+ per donation to help researchers develop new diagnostic tools, treatments, and cures. Several such options are below: http://www.idonateplasma.com https://twitter.com/IDonatePlasma http://www.myspace.com/seracare http://www.linkedin.com/pub/i-donate-plasma-for-research/21/b09/726

Can mrsa get in your bones?

yes if you let mrsa go for to long it will get in your bones and joints and spread throughout the body until proper antibiotics are given

Hello Ms. Blankenshi?

Hello Ms. Blankenship-The MRSA is likely unrelated to your other symptoms. Would you further describe what's going on? How long have you noticed the "nit"? Is this over a large part of your body, or just one area? Do you have any sores or rash?

How long is the MRSA recovery time?

6 to 3 weeks

How long before a red line under the skin appears from an infection?

A red line under the skin can appear within a few hours to a few days after an infection, depending on the severity and type of infection. It is essential to seek medical attention promptly if you notice a red line under your skin, as it can be a sign of a serious infection spreading.

Can MRSA be hereditary if grandfather and father both show symptoms of MRSA?

MRSA is NOT hereditary. It is a severe bacterial infection that is easily transmittable and requires extensive antibiotics to treat. You need to see your doctor right away. Being hereditary, is something able to be passed down genetically from one generation to another. I am not sure I understand the question. MRSA can pass on genetic factors and a lot quicker than we can. We can only possibly inherit the propensity or a greater abilty to fight off any infection. One person in the very same situation as another, may be genetically better armed to fight a MRSA infection, and thus have a greater chance to survive. So the answer is probably: Yes. Answer From my understanding MRSA is not hereditary. MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It causes an infection that is resistant to several common antibiotics. Because hospital and community strains of MRSA generally occur in different settings, the risk factors for the two strains differ. Risk factors for hospital-acquired (HA) MRSA include: * A current or recent hospitalization. MRSA remains a concern in hospitals, where it can attack those most vulnerable - older adults and people with weakened immune systems, burns, surgical wounds or serious underlying health problems. A 2007 report from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology estimates that 1.2 million hospital patients are infected with MRSA each year in the United States. They also estimate another 423,000 are colonized with it. * Residing in a long-term care facility. MRSA is far more prevalent in these facilities than it is in hospitals. Carriers of MRSA have the ability to spread it, even if they're not sick themselves. * Invasive devices.People who are on dialysis, are catheterized, or have feeding tubes or other invasive devices are at higher risk. * Recent antibiotic use. Treatment with fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin or levofloxacin) or cephalosporin antibiotics can increase the risk of HA-MRSA. These are the main risk factors for community-acquired (CA) MRSA: * Young age. CA-MRSA can be particularly dangerous in children. Often entering the body through a cut or scrape, MRSA can quickly cause a wide spread infection. Children may be susceptible because their immune systems aren't fully developed or they don't yet have antibodies to common germs. Children and young adults are also much more likely to develop dangerous forms of pneumonia than older people are. * Participating in contact sports. CA-MRSA has crept into both amateur and professional sports teams. The bacteria spread easily through cuts and abrasions and skin-to-skin contact. * Sharing towels or athletic equipment. Although few outbreaks have been reported in public gyms, CA-MRSA has spread among athletes sharing razors, towels, uniforms or equipment. * Having a weakened immune system. People with weakened immune systems, including those living with HIV/AIDS, are more likely to have severe CA-MRSA infections. * Living in crowded or unsanitary conditions.Outbreaks of CA-MRSA have occurred in military training camps and in American and European prisons. * Association with health care workers. People who are in close contact with health care workers are at increased risk of serious staph infections. It is a staph infection that is very contagious.

How long does it take for MRSA treatment to start working?

Generally an antibiotic treatment for MRSA will start to work within a few days. If there is no noticeable difference after this time, the person should contact their doctor.

What could sores on bottom of tongue be?

sucking on things too long

What is the meaning of bed sores?

Bed sores are painful, often red areas of the skin that are caused by the pressure of lying or sitting in the same position for too long. Bed sores must be treated and kept clean as they can become very infected. Bed sores are most common in the older generation.

How can you used the words soars and sores in a sentence?

The eagle soars high above the mountains. The hiker's feet were covered in painful sores from the long trek.

How long after contamination of listeria bacteria do symptoms appear?

Symptoms of listeria infection can appear within a few days to a few weeks after being contaminated with the bacteria. In some cases, symptoms can take up to 70 days to develop, depending on the individual's immune system and the amount of bacteria ingested.