Mercer Staph Infection

I had a hip replacement 10 years ago and have done some other time. But I am concerned about my hip bad lately and my fiance can have this staph infection Mercer. He had before. They are treated with an antibiotic. Should I go see my doctor and be checked?

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm not sure what "Mercer" mean? I'm Australian, here it is called Staphylococcus aureous "or" MRSA. " or commonly known as golden staph. If the infection is a bug "super" or hospital "infected", it means it is resistant to powerful antibiotics such as vancomycin. it does not hurt to visit your GP, the rule base-if you're interested, do check. it is good to have a good relationship with your doctor. good luck!

I really have the heart net since it is highly contagious, but I do not think that is why your hip is bothering you.

that's about normal for an artificial hip, he should probably be replaced again!

Has it been tested for MRSA? You said he "had" before. Once MRSA is in or on your body, it is still there. That's what I said after MRSA in a hospital after bypass surgery. It is a very serious infection that can kill people with strong immune systems. The most they can do is to control MRSA. This is a terrible infection. Make sure you wash all your blankets, sheets, pillowcases and clothes in hot water and bleach. Do not use the same towels as he. He passed through bodily fluids. Please get checked if a doctor will do, many do not believe patients about MRSA. Good luck and good test.

I hear nothing from you specify a staph infection. Take precautions with hand washing and avoiding contact. Ask your hip surgery.

if u have a weak immune system due to one reason or another u could make you check. it doesn't usually hurt much more if you have a strong immunity. but since you have a fear, go ahead. it spreads.

You may indeed be ready for a hip replacement, second and then it must be germ free. Why not call the doctor and see what he says.

I would like to enter and be examined. A joint septic orthopedic emergencies. A bone scan may be recommended to see if the bone is "reactive" around the site of replacement. This will be accomplished by presciption from your doctor. If the replacement is infected it will out ... Therefore .. Please go to your doctor. And make sure you are right in the fact that your boyfriend has MRSA, or staph resistant methocillin .... Perhaps they would like to treat you prophalatically. Please just go, it's not worth having a hip infection.

You must consult your doctor. You might have an infection at the site of your hip that could be very difficult to treat. I have seen patients hospitalized as they have developed site infections in knee replacement surgery and hip.

- Stacey