This topic is about managing a post-surgical MRSA infection after an ostomy reversal. MRSA, or Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a type of bacterial infection that can be challenging to treat due to its resistance to many antibiotics. Here’s a summary of the situation and some advice and insights that might be helpful:

- The person had a stoma reversal surgery, but the closure scar never healed properly and was later found to be infected with MRSA.
- After being discharged with a leaking wound, a CT scan revealed hernias, leading to a delay in treatment.
- Following hernia repair, the person experienced pain, fever, and a reopened incision, which led to an ER visit and a diagnosis of MRSA.
- Currently, they are on a second course of antibiotics and are experiencing symptoms like fatigue, pain, and mood swings. They suspect another MRSA pocket due to a new painful lump.

Key concerns and questions include:

1. Understanding the difference between surgical MRSA and the more common skin blister form.
2. Whether MRSA can exist inside the body.
3. Exploring additional treatment options beyond antibiotics, including homeopathic or topical remedies.
4. How to ensure doctors act promptly and conduct proper screenings.

Additional questions and information:

- The person believes the initial CT should have detected the infection, which would have saved time.
- They are concerned about MRSA being a national epidemic and whether hospitals are transparent about infection rates.
- They regret not being treated for MRSA before surgery, despite being identified as a carrier.
- They are using raw Australian honey compresses with eucalyptus and tea-tree oil as a home remedy.
- They want to know if MRSA can be completely eradicated, the chances of recurrence, and if they will be retested.
- They are worried about potentially infecting their elderly mother and seek advice on home sterilization and laundry practices.

Advice and insights shared by others:

- MRSA is often contracted in hospitals, especially during surgery. Soft-tissue infections can take a long time to heal, sometimes over six months.
- In the UK, patients undergoing elective surgery are screened for MRSA, and carriers undergo a decolonization process to prevent post-operative infections.
- One person shared that they had MRSA 20 years ago and have not experienced any further outbreaks since the initial wound healed.
- The risk of transmitting MRSA to household members is low if they have no open wounds, and regular hygiene practices are usually sufficient.
- Healing from MRSA requires patience, as even with proper treatment, full recovery can take many months.