MRSA Foot Infection

MRSA is a staph bacteria that is resistant to the usual antibiotics that treat staph. This is now in the news due to the recent infection that the tight end of the New York Giants, Daniel Fells is dealing with . He has undergone already 7 surgeries to save his foot. At this time it is unknown what the exact cause of his infection is from. There have been claims that it grows easier on artificial turf football fields, to it growing in the clubhouses of football teams . These superbugs are prevalent due to over prescribing of antibiotics, thus the bacteria develops resistance to usual treatment. lesson one, do not over prescribe antibiotics.

Once these infections get bad enough, if an abscess forms then it need surgery to drain and wash it out. All non viable and necrotic tissue needs to be carefully removed. The Misonix ultrasonic debrider is an excellent device to do this. The use of high pressure pulse lavage systems have fallen out of use due to it pushing the infection further up the leg. These days a soapy solution with multiple gravity pressure rinse is proving to be more beneficial for drainage and washout of infections and abscesses.

MRSA in the foot can be devastating and lead to amputation. An infectious disease specialist will play an important role in choosing the right antibiotic. There is usually the need for placement if an IV or PICC line to get the antibiotics intravenously. However there is also an alternative medicine to take by mouth . It is called Zyvox ( Linezolid). This is a medicine used to treat MRSA foot infection. and has a high amount of bioavailability, meaning it gets to the tissue that’s infected.

Diabetic foot ulcers have a high chance of getting MRSA infections. Also your teenager with ingrown toenails that become infected can get MRSA. Dont underestimate a sports injury whether its your high schooler of college athlete as well as those weekend warriors out there. They can be serious and lead to loss of limb.

MRSA Foot Infection