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Suggest Treatment For Infection On Finger Due To MRSA

hi, i have MRSA after i had a c-section for my first baby , after 3 weeks i had an infection in my middle finger and now am so concerned about my husband and baby that they can get it from me ? am on oral antibiotics after 6 doses of 100 ml antibiotics throught veins , am using the sapoderm soap , and bactroban cream for the nose , please can u tell me how to get rid of it and if the intercourse will transfere it to mu hubby?
Wed, 7 Jan 2015
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Good day and thanks for the question. MRSA is a very stubborn infection and could be transmitted through intercourse with your husband. And your baby too is at risk. Wash your hands. Careful hand-washing remains your best defense against germs. Scrub hands briskly for at least 15 seconds, then dry them with a disposable towel and use another towel to turn off the faucet. Carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer containing at least 62 percent alcohol for times when you don't have access to soap and water.
Keep wounds covered. Keep cuts and abrasions clean and covered with sterile, dry bandages until they heal. The pus from infected sores may contain MRSA, and keeping wounds covered will help keep the bacteria from spreading.
Keep personal items personal. Avoid sharing personal items such as towels, sheets, razors, clothing and athletic equipment. MRSA spreads on contaminated objects as well as through direct contact.
Shower after athletic games or practices. Shower immediately after each game or practice. Use soap and water. Don't share towels.
Sanitize linens. If you have a cut or sore, wash towels and bed linens in a washing machine set to the hottest water setting (with added bleach, if possible) and dry them in a hot dryer. Wash gym and athletic clothes after each wearing.
Hope it helps. Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Infection On Finger Due To MRSA

Good day and thanks for the question. MRSA is a very stubborn infection and could be transmitted through intercourse with your husband. And your baby too is at risk. Wash your hands. Careful hand-washing remains your best defense against germs. Scrub hands briskly for at least 15 seconds, then dry them with a disposable towel and use another towel to turn off the faucet. Carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer containing at least 62 percent alcohol for times when you don t have access to soap and water. Keep wounds covered. Keep cuts and abrasions clean and covered with sterile, dry bandages until they heal. The pus from infected sores may contain MRSA, and keeping wounds covered will help keep the bacteria from spreading. Keep personal items personal. Avoid sharing personal items such as towels, sheets, razors, clothing and athletic equipment. MRSA spreads on contaminated objects as well as through direct contact. Shower after athletic games or practices. Shower immediately after each game or practice. Use soap and water. Don t share towels. Sanitize linens. If you have a cut or sore, wash towels and bed linens in a washing machine set to the hottest water setting (with added bleach, if possible) and dry them in a hot dryer. Wash gym and athletic clothes after each wearing. Hope it helps. Thank you.