Hospital roomate with MRSA

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My mom recently had a major surgery and is in the hospital. She was given a roommate which was later found to have MRSA. They did move my mom to a different room and they were together less than 24 hrs, but during that time my mom was without her bandage, in the shared bathroom, and has an 8 inch abdominal incision. I am worried about her chances of contracting this. How much should I fret about this?

Thank you.

I do feel that I should know this, but the stress and anxiety is keeping me from thinking straight.

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Specializes in Med Surg.

Have her talk to her provider. You know we can't give out medical advice here.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

MRSA is everywhere...CDC - Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infections you need to follow up with your MOM primary care givers and surgeon. My wishes for you Mom rapid recovery.

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