Hello. I just found out yesterday that I have MRSA in my umbilical surgical incision. The hospital has been trying to contact me with the results for 3 weeks, so it has, unfortunately, been untreated for those 3 weeks. A couple of days ago, an itchy ringworm-like patch appeared on my forearm. Could this be related to the MRSA? I have been feeling extremely fatigued and have had a low grade fever for the past 2 days as well. I did start the correct antibiotic today but it is too soon to feel/see any results yet. Thank you for any help.
MRSA may produce the lesion which may mimic in the early stages, but it is usually accompanied by pain rather than itching. As the MRSA infection is quit serious infection my frank opinion to you is that if in doubt do not waste the time & consult your physician as the exact diagnosis regarding the lesion can only be given after the proper visual impression of the lesion. As MRSA are multi Chat Doctor. Even though the patch on your forearm may not be the MRSA you should be very careful about the MRSA in surgical incision. BUt as said above the itchy patch with the looks like ring worm has fewer chances of being due to MRSA. But according to me your MRSA of more concern than patch. Take care !!