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Originally Posted by Trapper John
Three days!! Variety of antibiotics!! Still has a low-grade fever!! Now ya got my attention.
What hospital is this? Did they get a culture & sensitivity to determine bacteria type and sensitivity to antibiotics? I am concerned about an antibiotic resistant strain. I am thinking that someone else may need to be brought in on this one. A local bacterial infection that is refractory to treatment for 3 days bothers me a lot.
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I'm unsure of the tests she's had thus far, and I think she's probably unsure also unfortunately.
She's at Howard County General Hospital (Maryland), which is a branch of Johns Hopkins. If anyone could figure this thing out I'd think it'd be them, but they have me wondering now.
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Originally Posted by Old Dog New Trick
MRSA
The initial presentation of MRSA is small red bumps that resemble pimples, spider bites, or boils; they may be accompanied by fever and, occasionally, rashes. Within a few days, the bumps become larger and more painful; they eventually open into deep, pus-filled boils About 75 percent of CA-MRSA infections are localized to skin and soft tissue and usually can be treated effectively.
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I appreciate the insight, it certainly appears to be the case.