MRSA is increasingly common bacteria that used to be found in "hospitals only" but is now frequently what we call "community acquired." Many people have the bacteria, but only a portion has significant skin infections from it - the others tend to be merely "carriers" of the... more
How long to wait after MRSA to consider Breast implants?
I recently went to a consultation with a doctor for Breast implants and because I had MRSA a month ago. She said she would not perform the surgery until after a year. Is this true of most doctors or do you think I could wait about 6 months, have a culture, and if it shows I'm free of the MRSA to try again with another doctor?
3 answers to “How long to wait after MRSA to...”
A: Where was the MRSA ?
I am curious to know what part of the body had the MRSA and how you came to get MRSA? There is a protocol for patients who have had MRSA, which includes Hibiclens showers, etc. It would be worthwhile to consult an infectious disease specialist and get their opinion. A minimum of 6 months is certainly... more
A: Surgery with MRSA
Yes, your suggested course sounds reasonable. I would consider consulting with an infectious disease expert to confirm this regimen and perhaps recommend appropriate personal hygiene (hibiclens showers) and peri-operative topical, oral or intravenous antibiotics.
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