Monday, July 14, 2008
Superbug
I got the call back from the doctor's office this morning, and Ashley's culture came back positive for MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.) It is a skin infection that is caused by a type of staph bacteria that has become resistant to many types of antibiotics similar to penicillin. It's pretty serious stuff actually, so we were very fortunate to catch this when we did. Had this gone on for awhile without treatment, the infection could have become much more serious. Because the test results take several days to come back, doctors will prescribe MRSA-fighting antibiotics if they suspect it, and that's exactly what ours did. So, Ashley just has to continue taking the same stuff this week and hopefully that will completely take care of the infection. I am so thankful that she seems to be feeling better this week and that the sore on her foot looks like it is healing.
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7 comments:
We had a case of MRSA in Abby's school this year and a lot of parents were freaking out.
that's crazy!!! Good to hear that she is feeling better!
Wow! That's great that you Dr. caught it early and was already treating it. Isn't it kind of freaky when you find out later how seriously ill your child could have become. I'm glad she won't get into any serious trouble. I hope she gets better soon!
What a bummer! Good thing your doctor figured it out. Get well soon, Ashley!
I bet you feel VERY blessed that that was caught in time. Good thing you called about that huh?
Get better Ashely! Sorry that you have that! We all miss you guys!
Thanks, everyone! Ashley is doing great and has FINALLY finished her antibiotics. I will be keeping a watchful eye on her feet until they are completely healed, but everything looks good.
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