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Diagnosed As A MRSA Carrier. What Can I Do To Prevent Transmission?

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed as a MRSA carrier. I am about to become a Grandfather for the first time and am worried about being around my new infant granddaughter. What can I do to prevent any transmission and should I even hold her as a newborn? Thank you very much.... David
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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Hi,welcome to healthcare magic forum.
It is better to get it treated before you take your kid.The precautions to be taken depends on the site where you carry the infection.
It is usually in the nasal cavity,and can be treated with antibiotic cream,and prevented by maintaining good nasal hygiene.
Anyhow,you can take the following precautions before touching.
1)Wash your face and hands well with plenty of soap and clean water,and dry them with a clean towel.
2)Avoid kissing and face to face breathing.
3)Avoid visiting when you have cold/flu.
3)Cover your nose and mouth with a kerchief during cough/sneeze.
I hope you will find this information useful.Thank you.
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Diagnosed As A MRSA Carrier. What Can I Do To Prevent Transmission?

Hi,welcome to healthcare magic forum. It is better to get it treated before you take your kid.The precautions to be taken depends on the site where you carry the infection. It is usually in the nasal cavity,and can be treated with antibiotic cream,and prevented by maintaining good nasal hygiene. Anyhow,you can take the following precautions before touching. 1)Wash your face and hands well with plenty of soap and clean water,and dry them with a clean towel. 2)Avoid kissing and face to face breathing. 3)Avoid visiting when you have cold/flu. 3)Cover your nose and mouth with a kerchief during cough/sneeze. I hope you will find this information useful.Thank you.