MRSA in the NICU

[DocsNemesis]

So...we have MRSA going around the NICU and my ds tested positive. So now he's quaranteened, on antibiotics, and we're all going to get tested too. LOVELY! This just sucks-I cant even get myself water or anything now and they're treating him like a lepper (and me). It took 30 minutes to get a nurse in to check his weight after his feed yesterday, both times I was there. Anyway, this sucks!

[JesseMomme]

Oh man, I'm so sorry to hear it

[Charmie981]

OMG! I TOTALLY, TOTALLY understand the quarantine, but does anyone have any explanation how your baby got it in the first place?!

[whalemilk]

Oh that is so scary! I hope he's OK.

[spero]

Oh mama, that sucks.

[immamama]

Whoah, saying a prayer for your little man and all the babes in the NICU!!!

[DocsNemesis]

Dont know. They sent out a letter about 2 weeks ago saying they had *reports of MRSA in the nicu*-I'm assuming this meant a baby had it. They said they would be testing all the babies and staff at that time in order to try and isolate it and determine where it started. They finally did the tests a few days ago and several babies came up positive, including mine.

According to the nurse I had last night, they still dont know where it started. Luckily this wont hold him up unless he has outward signs of the infection.

[starparticle]

This is one of my biggest fears about birthing in a hospital - I am so sorry you guys are in this position!

I'm assuming that the positive culture just means he has it on his skin (just like regular aureous) - but he doesn't have an infection?

Hang in there!!

(and P.S. is this at Evergreen? Eek!)

[Azryel]

Oh, bad deal! I'm so sorry. ((Hugs.)) * Jaime

[DocsNemesis]

Yeah, he has a positive culture from his nose but no active infection. And yes, this is at Evergreen.

[funfunkyfantastic]

Ugh. That sucks! I'm sorry you're stuck in that situation... I know you hate doctors and hospitals...

[dimibella]

Oh man mama, I am so sorry.

[purpleheather79]

That is awful! I am so sorry!

[moderngal]

ugh. I am so sorry. Poor little guy. I hope it resolves quickly for all of you.

[e'smommy]

ugh, that sucks. I am a critical care nurse and know how much of a pain the rear MRSA is. It really is amazing how many people are colonized with MRSA and never even know it. Hang in there!

[NotTheOnlyOne]

hopping over from oct ddc, I saw the title on new posts....

My ds had an active MRSA infection after pyloric stenosis syrgery at 3 weeks old.... The infection started in his incision.... so it definately came from the freaking hospital.

He has had 3 flare ups since then and he just turned 2.

I wanted to offer my support and say how sorry I am. I really hope he doesnt develop an active infection.

Feel free to pm me if you want too.

[winginit]

We had a few years of fighting MRSA with my father (who obviously picked it up with all of his hospitalizations), which was transferred to just about everyone in our household. Apparently lots of people are positive with MRSA, but it's not infectious in most. The antibiotics are pretty nasty and very long to take. Our family ended up getting skin infections, but we finally got rid of them all with.....not antibiotics...tea tree oil. It was amazing!!! So if you notice any swelling spots try dabbing some tea tree oil on it right away. Hopefully he'll just be one that gets colonized but not an active infection!! My heart is so with you...like you really needed this on top of everything!!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!

[lcaitlin]

I am so very sorry to hear this. What an awful thing to deal with. Really hope everything turns out ok and nobody gets an active infection. Hang in there...

[venustx]

ugh, DN, I am so, so sorry. I hope it is gone very soon.

[waterjen]

: You must be sooo scared. I'm so sorry. Praying for you and your baby...