I may have been exposed to someone with MRSA who has fluid weeping from their legs. Is there an OTC antibacterial soap or skin cleanser that might help prevent me from contracting the infection? (I might add that I had a partial amputation of my right foot several years ago as a result of a MRSA infection and I am a diabetic. I m not even sure that I no longer have the bacteria present in my own system but I have had no problem since undergoing IV therapy with Vancomycin after the amputation. ) My main concern is that I would like to avoid any more loss of appendages.
Hello, thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. If I am your doctor I suggest you that if your diagnosis of the MRSA is confirm., I advise you to go for I V vancomycin, and local mupirocin ointment. Take it for a week, follow up by culture and sensitivity for presence of MRSA. If you have to ask me anything you can contact me. Chat Doctor. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.