possibly infecting friends with mrsa??

[carebear18]

I am very conflicted rightnow. I have been MRSA positive for a few years now! I have many friends who are attending university with me to become nurses...i feel so guilty because what if they have contracted it from me and the go on to infect their furture patients?? I feel horrible but these have been my friends for years!

 

[carebear18]

I am very conflicted rightnow. I have been MRSA positive for a few years now! I have many friends who are attending university with me to become nurses...i feel so guilty because what if they have contracted it from me and the go on to infect their furture patients?? I feel horrible but these have been my friends for years!

 

[carebear18]

I am very conflicted rightnow. I have been MRSA positive for a few years now! I have many friends who are attending university with me to become nurses...i feel so guilty because what if they have contracted it from me and the go on to infect their furture patients?? I feel horrible but these have been my friends for years!

 

[carebear18]

I am very conflicted rightnow. I have been MRSA positive for a few years now! I have many friends who are attending university with me to become nurses...i feel so guilty because what if they have contracted it from me and the go on to infect their furture patients?? I feel horrible but these have been my friends for years!

 

[carebear18]

I am very conflicted rightnow. I have been MRSA positive for a few years now! I have many friends who are attending university with me to become nurses...i feel so guilty because what if they have contracted it from me and the go on to infect their furture patients?? I feel horrible but these have been my friends for years!

 

[cfpatient0587]

I also have MRSA, and was told that the only people that I'm contagious to are other CFer's, that the MRSA that we have is in our mucus and the type that they can get is on there skin. Chances are if they work in the hospital or are in nursing school they all ready have it and dont know it, the chances of you giving it to them and they passing it on or slim to zero. Most who work in hospitals have it and dont know it cause they dont get sick from it like we do. So, dont worry and continue to be friends and hang out!!

 

[cfpatient0587]

I also have MRSA, and was told that the only people that I'm contagious to are other CFer's, that the MRSA that we have is in our mucus and the type that they can get is on there skin. Chances are if they work in the hospital or are in nursing school they all ready have it and dont know it, the chances of you giving it to them and they passing it on or slim to zero. Most who work in hospitals have it and dont know it cause they dont get sick from it like we do. So, dont worry and continue to be friends and hang out!!

 

[cfpatient0587]

I also have MRSA, and was told that the only people that I'm contagious to are other CFer's, that the MRSA that we have is in our mucus and the type that they can get is on there skin. Chances are if they work in the hospital or are in nursing school they all ready have it and dont know it, the chances of you giving it to them and they passing it on or slim to zero. Most who work in hospitals have it and dont know it cause they dont get sick from it like we do. So, dont worry and continue to be friends and hang out!!

 

[cfpatient0587]

I also have MRSA, and was told that the only people that I'm contagious to are other CFer's, that the MRSA that we have is in our mucus and the type that they can get is on there skin. Chances are if they work in the hospital or are in nursing school they all ready have it and dont know it, the chances of you giving it to them and they passing it on or slim to zero. Most who work in hospitals have it and dont know it cause they dont get sick from it like we do. So, dont worry and continue to be friends and hang out!!

 

[cfpatient0587]

I also have MRSA, and was told that the only people that I'm contagious to are other CFer's, that the MRSA that we have is in our mucus and the type that they can get is on there skin. Chances are if they work in the hospital or are in nursing school they all ready have it and dont know it, the chances of you giving it to them and they passing it on or slim to zero. Most who work in hospitals have it and dont know it cause they dont get sick from it like we do. So, dont worry and continue to be friends and hang out!!

 

[lightNlife]

It's great that you want to be a considerate friend and that you're worried about the potential problems MRSA may cause. Keep in mind that EVERYONE's body contains staph, and unless your nursing friends are immunocompromised, their bodies are not likely to be infected with the resistant form of staph aureus.

Don't worry so much, and just remember to be diligent about handwashing when you've got a cough, and wearing a mask if you spend time with them in the hospital. Don't touch things that will come into contact with patients (i.e. towels, bedding, curtains, food trays, etc.) It's really unlikely that you'll cause a problem. Also, MRSA, although resistant to the methicillin family of antibiotics, it can be treated effectively with a combination of antibiotics, one of which is vancomycin.

I hope that helps allay your fears somewhat. You're a good friend to be concerned. I'm sure your nurse friends will be properly instructed in cross infection control methods. Don't put so much pressure on yourself.

All the best,
Lauren

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[lightNlife]

It's great that you want to be a considerate friend and that you're worried about the potential problems MRSA may cause. Keep in mind that EVERYONE's body contains staph, and unless your nursing friends are immunocompromised, their bodies are not likely to be infected with the resistant form of staph aureus.

Don't worry so much, and just remember to be diligent about handwashing when you've got a cough, and wearing a mask if you spend time with them in the hospital. Don't touch things that will come into contact with patients (i.e. towels, bedding, curtains, food trays, etc.) It's really unlikely that you'll cause a problem. Also, MRSA, although resistant to the methicillin family of antibiotics, it can be treated effectively with a combination of antibiotics, one of which is vancomycin.

I hope that helps allay your fears somewhat. You're a good friend to be concerned. I'm sure your nurse friends will be properly instructed in cross infection control methods. Don't put so much pressure on yourself.

All the best,
Lauren

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[lightNlife]

It's great that you want to be a considerate friend and that you're worried about the potential problems MRSA may cause. Keep in mind that EVERYONE's body contains staph, and unless your nursing friends are immunocompromised, their bodies are not likely to be infected with the resistant form of staph aureus.

Don't worry so much, and just remember to be diligent about handwashing when you've got a cough, and wearing a mask if you spend time with them in the hospital. Don't touch things that will come into contact with patients (i.e. towels, bedding, curtains, food trays, etc.) It's really unlikely that you'll cause a problem. Also, MRSA, although resistant to the methicillin family of antibiotics, it can be treated effectively with a combination of antibiotics, one of which is vancomycin.

I hope that helps allay your fears somewhat. You're a good friend to be concerned. I'm sure your nurse friends will be properly instructed in cross infection control methods. Don't put so much pressure on yourself.

All the best,
Lauren

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[lightNlife]

It's great that you want to be a considerate friend and that you're worried about the potential problems MRSA may cause. Keep in mind that EVERYONE's body contains staph, and unless your nursing friends are immunocompromised, their bodies are not likely to be infected with the resistant form of staph aureus.

Don't worry so much, and just remember to be diligent about handwashing when you've got a cough, and wearing a mask if you spend time with them in the hospital. Don't touch things that will come into contact with patients (i.e. towels, bedding, curtains, food trays, etc.) It's really unlikely that you'll cause a problem. Also, MRSA, although resistant to the methicillin family of antibiotics, it can be treated effectively with a combination of antibiotics, one of which is vancomycin.

I hope that helps allay your fears somewhat. You're a good friend to be concerned. I'm sure your nurse friends will be properly instructed in cross infection control methods. Don't put so much pressure on yourself.

All the best,
Lauren

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[lightNlife]

It's great that you want to be a considerate friend and that you're worried about the potential problems MRSA may cause. Keep in mind that EVERYONE's body contains staph, and unless your nursing friends are immunocompromised, their bodies are not likely to be infected with the resistant form of staph aureus.

Don't worry so much, and just remember to be diligent about handwashing when you've got a cough, and wearing a mask if you spend time with them in the hospital. Don't touch things that will come into contact with patients (i.e. towels, bedding, curtains, food trays, etc.) It's really unlikely that you'll cause a problem. Also, MRSA, although resistant to the methicillin family of antibiotics, it can be treated effectively with a combination of antibiotics, one of which is vancomycin.

I hope that helps allay your fears somewhat. You're a good friend to be concerned. I'm sure your nurse friends will be properly instructed in cross infection control methods. Don't put so much pressure on yourself.

All the best,
Lauren

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