HELP! I think I have MRSA!!?

Question

This quite embarrassing but, a few days ago I found a weird boil like, pimplish bump around my um...vayjay area. -sigh-

And today, just this morning when I chcked it, it was BLEEDING. ...So I'm just wondering...IS THIS MRSA?!

It couldn't be a pimple though...beause the circular wound was kind of big to be a pimple.

And I'm serious, I'm not even kidding. :/ I tried asking my older sister but thats just plain weird, obviously I'm not on my period.

And no, I have not at all been sexually active.

Answer 1

Go to your doctor and have him/her take a culture of the wound to see if it contains the MRSA bacteria. If it does, you'll likely be put on heavy-duty antibiotics (usually through an IV..sorry) and if it still contains infection (pus/blood) it'll be lanced, drained and packed with sterile powdered iodine saturated cloth. This is so the wound will heal from the inside out.
If the tests come back negative for MRSA, you'll likely be tested for other things. On a lighter note, it could just be an ingrown hair. They can sometimes grow to the size of MRSA boils and be just as painful.
Don't worry so much about it. Go to your doctor and they'll take it from there.

Answer 2

You want to know about MRSA? Okay, so I'll tel you. MRSA is an acronym that stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus aureus, or Staph a. as it's more informally known, is a very common bacteria. We all have it on our skin and in our noses most of the time. And for those with healthy immune systems, this bacteria never causes a problem. Methicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the penicillin family and was once widely used to treat Staph infections. Unfortunately, it overused (over-prescribed) and misused (patients didn't complete their presciptions) and over time, the bacteria became resistant to penicillins and antibiotics that work in the same way as penicillins. Back in the late 90s, memos went out by mail to doctors and other prescribing providers to back off from over-prescribing antibiotics because of this mounting problem. Patients continued to demand antibiotics even when unnecessary although some doctors did back off. That's the history. MRSA infections are mostly treatable and there are antibiotics that they are susceptible to. When undertreated or ignored, the infection may eventually colonize. That means it's in such great numbers and has such a toehold, that it's permanent but there's no active infection and the bacteria causes no harm to the host. MRSA infections can occur in a number of places. The nasal cavity is a common one as the environment is ideal for this bacteria. Other sites include the eyes, ears, the respiratory tract, the skin, in wound beds and in the urine. Your version is only one of many so don't get the mistaken idea that this is the only kind of MRSA infection there is. Another common misconception is that MRSA is the same as an MRSA infection. Wrong! One is the bacteria and the other is the infection. To say "I have MRSA" means little. I probably have some on my skin at this moment. The presence of the bacteria isn't the same as having an infection. Get that clearly understood. If you are aggressively and appropriately treated, you could be free of infection in 7-14 days. In my hospital, we treat MRSA infections aggressively both systemically and topically, when a topical treatment applies. In your case, I'd recommend chlorhexadine liquid soap which is marketed under the name of Hibiclens and Hibistat, to name two. Speak to your doctor about this to make sure there are no contraindications to your using it. If you get the go-ahead, you will wash yourself with soap and warm water, then apply the least amount of Hibiclens needed to cover the affected areas, straight out of the bottle, do not dilute! Lather and leave on for 3 minutes. Rinse and dry. Don't think that you're doomed to have an MRSA infection forever.

Answer 3

I Think I Have Mrsa

Answer 4

This could totally be anything; including a boil that is not MRSA (not all infections are MRSA--just because everyone on YA has MRSA). Start with hot soaks--hot wet wash cloths etc and antibiotic ointment. If you do not get better or get a lot worse fast, then you need to see a doctor for some more definitive testing & treatment.

Answer 5

If "vayjay" is your vaginal area, it's probably just a bartolin's cyst which will go away on it's own. It starts out as a sore, raised boil or pimple and sometimes it can rupture a little bit and drain some blood or pus. Keep it clean and use warm compresses for pain relief.

Answer 6

A boil on your vagina is not MRSA. Yes, skin infections, boils can be a sign of MRSA. If it started on your vagina than you need to see a gynecologist, and be tested for STD's. Here's a site for MRSA info:

http://www.medicinenet.com/mrsa_infection/article.htm

Answer 7

Whether it is MRSA or a UTI, you can cure both with this product...

http://www.mrsamedical.com/

MRSA can be sexually transmitted, though it does sound more like a UTI, which can be very difficult to totally clear.

Answer 8

Are you sexually active? It could be many things. Sorry to say but if you are sexually active it could be an STD. I would just go the doctor and have it checked.

Answer 9

JUST HAVE A GYN CHECK IT FOR YOU. MSRA (methicillin resistant staphlcoccus aureurs) IS A VERY SERIOUS INFECTION FOR WHICH MOST ANTIBIOTICS ARE FUTILE. SEE A DOCTOR A.S.A.P.

Answer 10

why are you jumping to mrsa? call planned parenthood and ask them whats up