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MSNBC- meat brings MRSA into food supply
Posted by Annie |
Last Reply July 16, 2009
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Started July 16, 2009 at 06:30 |
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31766160/ns/health-food_safety/ Concerns growing over superbugs in our food The meat you buy could be contaminated with drug-resistant MRSA Prevention Magazine July 15, 2009 About two years ago, dozens of workers at a large chicken hatchery in Arkansas began experiencing mysterious skin rashes, with painful lumps scattered over their hands, arms, and legs. "They hurt real bad," says Joyce Long, 48, a 32-year veteran of the hatchery, where until recently, workers handled eggs and chicks with bare hands. "When we went and got cultured, doctors told us we had a superbug." Its name, she learned, was MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This form of staph bacteria developed a mutation that resists antibiotics (including methicillin), making it hard to treat, even lethal. According to the CDC, certain types of MRSA infections kill 18,000 A... read more |
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C-MRSA
Posted by Cathy |
Last Reply July 15, 2009
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Started April 15, 2008 at 19:40 |
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A friend has had 3 boils, one after the other, very painful and very deep (on his thigh) over the last 4 months and his GP has suggested he has C-MRSA but apart from antibiotics and inconclusive blood tests there doesn't appear to be any treatment. He's read that you catch it through close contact sports but he certainly doesn't do anything like that. Does anyone else have any experiences of C-MRSA? |
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Steri-7 100ml Sachet - advanced biocidal
Posted by Simon Harvey |
Last Reply July 15, 2009
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Started July 15, 2009 at 11:30 |
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Hi Guys, we have purchased a large quantity of Steri-7 Biocidal Disenfectant. They are for sale on ebay under - STERI-7 High Level DISINFECTANT & Multi-Purpose Cleaner. I understand that these are normally very expensive to buy so we are selling them at a bargain price. Kind Regards Simon General discription is as below. Steri-7™ is an advanced biocidal cleaner that remains active even when dry. A single application kills micro-organisms in seconds and prevents further contamination or recolonisation for 7 days. Until now, disinfectants have been relied upon to fight germ and bacterial contamination. But even the best disinfectants are designed to work only when first applied and still wet. This means that once they’ve dried, the bacteria can return. Steri-7™ changes this – for good. It’s a biocidal cleaner that’s proven to be just as effective after 7 days as it is when first applied. Because Steri-7™ is a broad spectrum cleaner, it offers lasting protection agains... read more |
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treatmant for mrsa when will I be clear ?
Posted by louise |
Last Reply July 7, 2009
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Started July 7, 2009 at 17:01 |
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hello everyone... I have mrsa in a wound following an op (its in the surgical wound) I was given a course of Doxycycline oral and some bactroban cream for the wound. I was left 5 days after a 5 day course of each and then reswabbed..Im on here today looking for info as my doctors of so just spoke to mr pot luck !.. who said there is a multible of bugs pres one of them being mrsa..It was suggested I now take a course of Fucidin.however what I am unclear about is hes told me as it is in my wound when that heals (it seems to be at long last)I will be clear..Is this true? it just seems a bit odd to me how you can have it (although it is just the wound that has been swabbed) but once the skin has grown over the top of it, it seals it or whatever else in and thats the end of it. Does any body know how it works Im not at all knowledgable on this mine field of a subject. many thanks |
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I still have MRSA-yet GP won't treat it. Why?
Posted by Maggie |
Last Reply July 7, 2009
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Started August 7, 2004 at 10:21 |
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I was advised in April, 2004 that I was infected with MRSA. I had just had my gallbladder removed after being ill for almost 2 years with GB disease. I live in Cumbria, and had had a TERRIBLE time with the local hospital in Cumbria. Hence my GP finally listened to my continual PLEAS to be transferred to a hospital "out of the area" for surgery. I had last been in the local hospital in late December, 2003, following a flare-up of terrible pain. Upon discharge, I had a high temperature, and felt very feverish & was prescribed strong antibiotics. When home, though the bouts of feverishness became worse, and I began to suffer terrible headaches and generally felt very "fluey". I thought it was just the effects of the gallbladder disease. I had the operation in Manchester in early April, 2004. A week later, still feeling very poorly, I was diagnosed with MRSA. One of my lungs had partially collapsed. My family and I were shocked - but impressed - at the speed at which the ... read more |
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never was diagnosed...
Posted by Regina |
Last Reply July 5, 2009
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Started July 5, 2009 at 18:46 |
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I have had MRSA since October of last year. I now I have MRSA, all the signs are there. The first time I went to the hospital for it, I was told I had a staph infection, and given cephalexin, (which I understand is ineffective against these infections) and not even cultured, though had a huge abscess on my wrist. I didn't have an outbreak till this May, when I had one on my stomach. I couldn't get an appointment with my doctor rght away, so in the time that it took to get into the dr's office, the abscess healed a little bit. I was cultured, and a week later called and told did not have MRSA. Now I have an abscess on my side, and again, it's draining before I can get into my doctor (I noticed this late Friday night and since it's the fourth of july weekend Monday is the first available date I can get if I can get an emergency appointment). I'm very frustrated, and I'm not sure that I trust my doctor. I KNOW this is MRSA. The only thing I am missing is a diagnosis. How can I get m... read more |
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Utter Disgrace
Posted by linda mccafferty |
Last Reply July 3, 2009
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Started July 3, 2009 at 14:27 |
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http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/2514356/Maggots-KO-kids-surgery.html |
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just found out i have mrsa
Posted by marie...teeside |
Last Reply July 1, 2009
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Started June 26, 2009 at 19:28 |
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hi just wonering what do do with my self just now as for were to start well i had my goulbladder taken out 3 months ago and 1 of the wonds just was'nt healing so i went ot my gp who gave me antibiotics and told me i had an infection..then 2 week later i went to the hospital for my follow up assesment after my op were the doctor took a swob. just the start of this week i became ill with the flu and today went to see my gp as i thought i might have a chest infection and while i was there asked him to look at my wound as it still was'nt healing to which he said he would take a swob i told him the hospital took 1 2 weeks ago he looked on his computer and with a pale face told me i have mras...i'm so anoyed as the hospital neve contacted me to tell me and when i phoned for an expalanation the said sorry it was over looked and they would be in touch...i have not been well in myself for weeks now and wondering if this could all be conected to the mrsa... |
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Named & Shamed
Posted by linda mccafferty |
Last Reply July 1, 2009
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Started July 1, 2009 at 18:37 |
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http://news.scotsman.com/health/Hospitals-with-the-most-superbug.5415952.jp |
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mrsa bug whats the symptons
Posted by Doreen |
Last Reply July 1, 2009
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Started February 20, 2007 at 12:32 |
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Hi my mum died of the mrsa bug in 2004 she went into hospital suffering from a chest infection and was getting better the doctors said they were going to release her. We went up to see her and she was looking great she was always the life and soul of the ward and kept the other patients laughing. A couple of days later we went to see her she was very quiet very weak not like her at all and they were still goin to let her out of hosp my sister and I demanded that they didn't because she wasn't right. Next day they told us she had the bug she was moved into isolation. She went from being life and soul very bubbly person to this quiet and depressed person total change of personality she did suffer with pain and not being able to eat she passed away a week later and doctors did not put mrsa as cos of death they put down bronchial pneomonia we didn't do anything at the time because we were so upset now we are sorry has any1 else got similar stories. 16746 |
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£370.70 for medical notes
Posted by Karen |
Last Reply June 28, 2009
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Started September 7, 2008 at 20:28 |
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I have just been informed via my solicitor that the hospital that treated and gave my late mother MRSA are asking for £370.70 to retrive her medical notes. I have formally complained about the circumstances leading to my mum's death and have had a meeting with the hospital. I have a very strong case to take this further ( a non sterile cannular from which she contracted MRSA) and they know this. Am i wrong in thinking this is disgusting? They caused my mother's death and now they want me to pay them hundreds of pounds to access her notes. Any advice would be gratefully recieved, cant beleive the arrogance and greed i am facing. |
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MRSA
Posted by Rebecca |
Last Reply June 28, 2009
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Started July 29, 2007 at 20:06 |
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my husband was diagnosed with MRSA, he underwent 50 days of IV therapy he was getting vancomycin. After his treatment has ended now he complains about headache, nausia, dizzyness, and he's always tired and sore, and he has moodswings now, he never had any of this before, and I can not find anything having to do with the long term effects of MRSA on the body can anyone tell me where to get this info? Thank You IN advance |
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MRSA free after 3 years!!!
Posted by Gerry |
Last Reply June 26, 2009
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Started June 26, 2009 at 10:18 |
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Hi All, Im a 48 yo male and have had Diverticulitis for a few years and had a bowel abcess removed at a clinic. I'm not sure where I got MRSA but it started not to long after the procedure. I started getting boils on my torso, buttocks and upper thighs. I thought it was just a hygiene issue but went and got checked 2 yrs ago and tested pos for staphilococos aureus. The docs prescribed peroxide washes and antibiotics. I gave up on the docs 6 mos ago since I dont have insurance and was paying big $$$ at a University Hospital with no resolve. I started taking colloidal silver(1100ppm/3drops) in the am, vitamin c, zinc, magnesium supplements daily. I apply my own solution of Hibiclens/50% water/3 drops colloidal silver mixed, applied directly to effected areas as soon as there is itching or a bump forming. Shave body hair off of the affected areas. I apply hibiclens to effected areas when I shower and wash it off after 5 minutes every three days. Immediately I noticed the boils weren't ... read more |
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Filth in Hospitals
Posted by Debbie |
Last Reply June 26, 2009
Started June 26, 2009 |
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My sister had an abcess on her leg, she was treated in hospital, they operated on her leg, drained the abcess. After spending a few nights in there she was sent home, however her wound would not heal. She was attending a local day clinic having her dressings changed, the nurse took swabs to be tested, results came back that she had MRSA. She was operated on in November 08, she was worried about the op as she was over weight, she was told not to worry as she had "a very strong and healthy heart" in early Feb 09, she died of a massive heart attack, aged only 44. I read an article about MRSA, it stated that main cause of death when you have MRSA is heart attack, as it causes blood clots. I don't understand how she can be told that her heart was healthy and strong to dieing of heart attack a few short months later. Local authorities told my family that MRSA wasn't the cause of death. I personally think that authorities cover up this disease, they don't want law suits on their ha... read more |
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MRSA and Hip Replacement
Posted by Kris Sellers |
Last Reply June 21, 2009
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Started June 21, 2009 at 06:19 |
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My father in law died 3 years ago because when he went to hospitol ER they sent him home with some vicodin for the flue. Now Long Story Short within 72 hours later he was dead from MRSA. He went back to hospitol because he could not urinate. They now admit him with the flue (right) Mother in law calls (she is a little off her rocker) to tell us he is in hospitol. I call to check on him to find he is in ICU, (mother in law went home since it was not seriouse) we drove 2 1/2 hours because icu doc tells us we should get there still not knowing what is really going on, when we arrive his breathing was so labored we had to call mother inlaw back so they would intibate not knowing how long he was suffering he was there for atleast 8 hours before we could get there. within an hour i noticed red inflamed area in his inner theigh that was not there when we arrived infectious disease doc said mrsa, operated to debrieve area but unfortunatly he coded after surgery. The doc did not give us very... read more |
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MRSA again??
Posted by lisa |
Last Reply June 19, 2009
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Started June 19, 2009 at 18:25 |
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hi, my name is lisa, i am 43 ys old, I live in ontario canada. I contracted MRSA 2 years ago, I had went into a hospital to be treated for a bowel abcess because I have a bowle condition called"diverticulitis", anyway, before that I never had this MRSA, filthy-dirty hospital I had to be in for 2 weeks. I was treated like I had one of the worst deseases in the world, it was very embarrassing. Now 2 yrs later. today I went to the local hospital here where I live to get a test for carpal tunnel and after waiting 1 hour, the doctor and his nurse come out only to tell me that they noticed on my chart that I have not yet been cleared for MRSA, I told them it occured 2 yrs ago, he boldly told me right in front of the other patients in the waiting room, that I have to be retested and they cannot see me today about my carpel tunnel unless they disinfect the whole examining room first. I left and cried all the way home, I am so embarrassed and hurt, i never asked for this MRSA. I think the go... read more |
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pnuemonia broncial breathing problems linked t
Posted by ann |
Last Reply June 19, 2009
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Started December 28, 2005 at 13:52 |
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Yet again i found out that a friend of mine lost her mother to mrsa but they said it was pnuemonia and emphisema,what the heck are they doing in hospitals for this to be aloud to carry on, after all the write ups on mrsa and and what it does to patients and still denying the true cause of death so sad. |
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Does having this lead to other disease?
Posted by Mary |
Last Reply June 17, 2009
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Started June 17, 2009 at 14:44 |
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I had MRSA staph n my spine begginng in September of 2007. I was in the hospital for 4 weeks was treated with vancomyasin through the veins, then a central vein line was put in and sent home and was treated with in home healthcare with same drug for 4 weeks.The side of this drug was bad, it was almost like having chemo. I was told I would have a 35-40% chance that I would might get it again. From then until now I have been "sick". My doctors now are saying I have symptoms of an auto-immune disease. THe have been testing for MS, Lupus, MENI, MENII, and a lot of other things. Of course every test comes back negative. I think it is all related back to the staph. Has anyone else been told that they might delop one of these conditions? I would love to hear if anyone can relate....THanks |
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Infertility due to neglect by NHS.
Posted by sarah maria |
Last Reply June 17, 2009
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Started June 17, 2009 at 13:23 |
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My problem started when i was around 18yrs old with pains in the lower half of my stomach, so i made a doctors appointment explain that the pains only occur a week before my period, he said it was nothing to worry about and put me on painkillers, as the months past the pain got worse so went back to the doctors, this time he said it was my bowels this carried on for around 2yrs, until i admitted myself into hospital were i was put on antibiotics straight the way through a drip, even in hospital no one explained to me what was wrong. I'm now 26yrs old and found out last week i'am unable to concieve natural and would have to proceed with IVF,due to having PID but my consultult is unaware off the amount of damage, which i'm still to find out, through an operation in august. To even get the appointment from the hospital, was a joke, where the same doctor misplaced all my paper work and had done nothing about refereing me to the hospital for over 6months until i rang. Can anyone g... read more |
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Compensation
Posted by JL |
Last Reply June 12, 2009
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Started October 9, 2004 at 15:54 |
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Does anyone have any examples of the sums paid in compensation to sufferers of MRSA. I have a family member whose serious infection led to septicaemia and renal failure. He is 50 and will not work again. We'd like some guidance on how to pitch his claim. |
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