This is the thing they are looking for when you sometimes have those swabs taken at an operation pre assessment.
I came up positive for it. Apparently it is much better than MRSA, which is resistant to antibiotics.
MSSA, which I have is apparently present on a third of us! It does no harm in day to day life to the person or anyone else.
The problem comes when it gets inside the body which it can do via surgery. Wound infection could result.
So, I am glad they tested me!
Today, as well as dropping off a urine sample, I collected a prescription from the hospital pharmacy. This is a nasal cream to be used 3 times a day in each nostril. Also shower gel to be used on face, hair and body. This is for the 5 days leading up to and including operation day. Hair only has to be washed twice in the 5 days, thank goodness. It is dry enough at the moment without putting this stuff on it daily!
I came up positive for it. Apparently it is much better than MRSA, which is resistant to antibiotics.
MSSA, which I have is apparently present on a third of us! It does no harm in day to day life to the person or anyone else.
The problem comes when it gets inside the body which it can do via surgery. Wound infection could result.
So, I am glad they tested me!
Today, as well as dropping off a urine sample, I collected a prescription from the hospital pharmacy. This is a nasal cream to be used 3 times a day in each nostril. Also shower gel to be used on face, hair and body. This is for the 5 days leading up to and including operation day. Hair only has to be washed twice in the 5 days, thank goodness. It is dry enough at the moment without putting this stuff on it daily!
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