Hi! I m a caregiver whose taking care of a 98yrs old lady whose been diagnosed with MRSA in her coccyx just recently but her wound has been there for like a month or so. I have an RA for 10yrs but just recently I feel joint pains and like muscle aches, do you think I have contracted her MRSA?
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. MRSA can transfer by sharing of common things, like bedsheets, towels etc. Yes it can transfer to you also. But MRSA won't cause symptoms as you mentioned. It may cause boils, cellulitis, fur uncle etc. but it never causes joint pain. You can screen yourself for the MRSA. If you found yourself positive you can clear yourself with mupirocin ointment. Glad to answer your further concern contact me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor.  Thank you, ChatDoctorIf you are satisfied with my answer rate me as five star and close the answer