What scares us about MRSA? Mostly, it's the idea that we can't treat it because of its resistant nature toward certain antibiotics (the key word there being CERTAIN). Fortunately, there are still some antibiotics that do put up the fight against MRSA and win. Most importantly, if you suspect an infection you should consult a medical professional as they can do tests to figure out what antibiotic to use, how to drain the sore (if this is an option), or when you might need to see a specialist in infectious disease. There is no simple answer to what antibiotic, or treatment will work best as it depends on the location of infection, size and what strain of MRSA.
Before moving along, let's first take a look at what an antibiotic is. In the simplest form, it is a medication that kills bacteria in your body that should not be there and are causing problems. However, the power of an antibiotic can be weakened with overuse and incomplete use. Here's a video that explains antibiotics and resistance that can develop:
Currently, some antibiotics still work against MRSA, but resistance may occur in the future. If you're prescribed a course of oral antibiotics to take over (usually) 7-10 days, common ones include: Bactrim, clindamycin, minocycline, or doxycycline. Your provider may also drain the pus filled lesion. As previously mentioned in the blog, your provider may recommend an IV antibiotic (especially if you're already in a hospital) which you would need to receive in a hospital, or clinic setting. This would likely be given until there are signs of improvement.
For a very detailed look at treatments, visit the CDC website on recommendations for medical professionals for both community MRSA and hospital MRSA:
References:
MRSA Research Center. (n.d.). Retrieved May 15, 2015, from http://mrsa-research-center.bsd.uchicago.edu/patients_families/faq.html
Patient information: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) (Beyond the Basics). (n.d.). Retrieved May 15, 2015, from http://www.uptodate.com/contents/methicillin-resistant-staphylococcus-aureus-mrsa-beyond-the-basics
(2013, September 10). Retrieved May 15, 2015, from http://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/community/clinicians/
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