Wolfpack_1986 146 Report post Posted October 31, 2007 it can colonize but not infect and do any damage. this makes people carriers and they dont realize it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2007 Scary stuff. I'm using my own towels, etc, wearing shower sandals, and the whole deal now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfpack_1986 146 Report post Posted October 31, 2007 Yeah, i've been aware of MRSA for some time now, and make sure to check my skin regularly for any abnormal appearance. especially in the area of cuts and scrapes i might have. I also disinfect any cuts immediately after I play with IPA or Peroxide.started washing my stuff more frequently too... havent washed my pants yet... gotta figure out how to get those clean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronnychencharik 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2007 Our school totally freaked and gave us this special spray stuff that we HAVE to use. Our coaches are even "supposed" to watch us spray our stuff with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2007 MRSA is pretty routine for me.. with my fiancee having Cystic Fibrosis and all. Some of the patients are exposed to it, some not.. so cross-contamination is a HUGE precaution. Just now is it become a big issue with all us dirty jocks... (that was just a joke) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slapshot9123 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2007 3 kids at my school got MRSA. If one more student is infected the school is being closed for a week. Sad to see this happen but it means a week of drop in for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lufria 1 Report post Posted November 1, 2007 has there ever been a serious "breakout" of MRSA anywhere? Growning up in school, all i remember was bomb threats, and one time, they had to check everyone for Lice, which was back in elementary school for me.Wonder how many people in MI have contracted MRSA in the last 2 months? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2007 A player in our associations u18 team had an outbreak on his face apparently...greeeeeeeeeeeeeat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D aka speck 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2007 has there ever been a serious "breakout" of MRSA anywhere? Growning up in school, all i remember was bomb threats, and one time, they had to check everyone for Lice, which was back in elementary school for me.Wonder how many people in MI have contracted MRSA in the last 2 months? To my knowledge, the biggest outbreak of staph infection is in Arizona with several other states in the running.University of Kentucky has shifted multiple resources to MRSA research. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foppa21 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2007 We've been aware of MRSA in the medical community for quite a while. It's interesting that it's just now becoming such a craze in the mainstream press. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfpack_1986 146 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 We've been aware of MRSA in the medical community for quite a while. It's interesting that it's just now becoming such a craze in the mainstream press.that's what I've been wondering... people are acting like its the plague. this things been around since the fricken 60's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foppa21 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 What would be nuts would be if it became resistant to vancomycin anytime in the near future. Then it would time to raise the pucker factor a little bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 We've been aware of MRSA in the medical community for quite a while. It's interesting that it's just now becoming such a craze in the mainstream press.Media in the U.S..... implement fear, baby!And yes, if it were ever immune to vancomycin (sp?) that would be extremely bad.... like I said, MRSA is a relatively routine term with me, with my fiancee having Cystic Fibrosis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheProfessor 2 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 Maybe a few guys on my team will finally start washing their gear after hearing about this :o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutella 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 Well..This makes me feel gross.Last year I had a 'boil' from the glove rubbing on my thumb. They were new.Since it was hurting, in the middle of a game, I BIT the boil off and put my glove back on.Upon further consideration that was probably not so wise. It did not become infected though.I've also had a few cuts, and I don't wash my stuff out that often. Perhaps I'm just.. lucky.P.S. My stuff is getting a washing tonight. This thread.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foppa21 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 In the spirit of the current topic...http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071102/ap_on_...tions_lawsuit_1Unless the team trainers specifically told him not to seek medical care, I don't see the merit in this lawsuit.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nspeen 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 my elbow and shin pads look pretty gross..maybe i will buy new ones today before i play since this thread has made me paranoid :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 We've been aware of MRSA in the medical community for quite a while. It's interesting that it's just now becoming such a craze in the mainstream press.that's what I've been wondering... people are acting like its the plague. this things been around since the fricken 60'sYes, it has existed, but its frequency of infecting people hasn't been this high. Every school around here is sending out flyers and giving them to students, as well as athletic programs. I don't think that is just from the "media" trying to implement fear on us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutella 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 I just finished looking at various and sundry pictures of staph infection.One word:YUCK! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfpack_1986 146 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 We've been aware of MRSA in the medical community for quite a while. It's interesting that it's just now becoming such a craze in the mainstream press.that's what I've been wondering... people are acting like its the plague. this things been around since the fricken 60'sYes, it has existed, but its frequency of infecting people hasn't been this high. Every school around here is sending out flyers and giving them to students, as well as athletic programs. I don't think that is just from the "media" trying to implement fear on us.yeah, but how do you avoid it? do the same shit your were told before... wash your hands wash your gear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheProfessor 2 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 Will washing your gear get rid of the bacteria or do you need to take it to one of those sanitary-wash places? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazard14 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 there is no real way to avoid it (i think)but washing your hands with antibacterial soap certainly wont hurt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfpack_1986 146 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 Will washing your gear get rid of the bacteria or do you need to take it to one of those sanitary-wash places?well, one of the ozone machines would probably kill it... ozone kills nearly anything, but dont take my word for that.However, washing your gear and getting rid of the sweat, dead skin, and whatever other goodies bacteria feed on would reduce some risk. i mean, its taking away its source of food. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evor1 6 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 shit so after playing today i noticed a cut on the bottom of my foot near the toe. not sure how i got cut or when it happened Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfpack_1986 146 Report post Posted November 2, 2007 yeah, just keep an eye on it and head to the doctor if it even slightly looks bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
