Have MRSA From Skin Burn/wound. Taking 2 Antibiotics, Vit C,

Posted on Sat, 2 Mar 2019

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Question : Have MRSA from skin burn/wound. Taking 2 antibiotics, Vit C, probiotic (acidophilus), one per day. Want to build up immune system and avoid CDiff. Can I safely take more than one tablet of probiotic per day?
I went to urgent care 3 days after burn. next 6 days took an ineffective amoxicillin. condition worsened. went to hospital. essentially 10 days until correct diagnosis and meds, no real treatment until now.

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (1 minute later)

history of chronic pneumonia, using Insure inhaler, albuterol inhaler for distress only, have chronic airway distress, seeing pulmonologist. Must avoid the MRSA going to lungs. How??

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Depending on colony forming unit

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma’am, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but the dose of probiotics depend on the colony forming unit of the brand you are taking.. it is recommended not to take more that 8-10 colony forming unit per day..
As for avoiding the infection reaching your lungs then you need to disinfect you hands regularly , avoid the infection site coming in contact with anything , disinfect your clothes while washing them and even disinfect your inhalers before using them.. I hope you find this helpful

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