My lil brother is a quadriplegic, and as such gets a lot of infections. He'd been on a good run avoiding UTIs, but since going to college this past summer he's had one run in after another. Just recently he was diagnosed with potential MRSA bladder infection/colonization.
He's on his way back into town to stay with my mom and potentially go to our local hospital, and I'm torn between wanting to go visit him, and avoiding any potential contact with MRSA.
My toddler turns 2 this weekend, and we had planned on having everyone over - including my brother. Now I'm wondering if that is a good idea for him and us. He would be devastated if I said he couldn't come over though...
And if he's in the hospital, he would most likely be quarentined and I would not be allowed to visit anyway... I feel very bad because he's had one run in after another with various infections, primarily dating back to visiting me in the hospital when I had DD2 - we believe he picked up a staph infection during that visit, and it took basically the last 2 years for him to be rid of it.
Sorry this is so rambling, I'm just at a loss as to how to show my support and love for my brother, but how to protect myself and LO from MRSA
He's on his way back into town to stay with my mom and potentially go to our local hospital, and I'm torn between wanting to go visit him, and avoiding any potential contact with MRSA.
My toddler turns 2 this weekend, and we had planned on having everyone over - including my brother. Now I'm wondering if that is a good idea for him and us. He would be devastated if I said he couldn't come over though...
And if he's in the hospital, he would most likely be quarentined and I would not be allowed to visit anyway... I feel very bad because he's had one run in after another with various infections, primarily dating back to visiting me in the hospital when I had DD2 - we believe he picked up a staph infection during that visit, and it took basically the last 2 years for him to be rid of it.
Sorry this is so rambling, I'm just at a loss as to how to show my support and love for my brother, but how to protect myself and LO from MRSA
My mom has had issues with reoccurring staff infections for the past several years, so I kind of understand your worries. The kids and I have never gotten it from her, and we've always made sure to be extra cautious with hand washing and germ control when we visit. I'm sorry your brother is dealing with MRSA, that can't be easy. I don't have any real advice, just wanted to offer you some 
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