About Charles Cusumano, PA-C, DFAAPA Expertise I`m a Physician Assistant in medical practice since 1975. I`m a nationally certified Physician Assistant and am a nationally credentialed Family Medicine Practitioner. I was also honored as a Distinguished Fellow in the AAPA.
Experience Radiologic Technologist 1963-1973;
Training in Hand and Upper Extremity
Microvascular Surgery at the Mayo Clinic;
and injury of the hand and upper extremity. I have taught pediatric ambulatory trauma. I'm ACLS certified.
I serve as Honorary Chairman from Kentucky to the Republican National Congressional Committee Physician Advisory Board.
Organizations AAPA, KAPA
Awards and Honors Distinguished Fellow American Academy of Physician Assistants
Expert: Charles Cusumano, PA-C, DFAAPA - 6/27/2009
Question My sister has been in the hospital for two weeks and is hooked up to a ventilator. My mom has been at the hospital with her everyday. Recently the doctors discovered she has mrsa in her lungs that they say is "dormant". Now, they are asking my mom to wear a gown and glove when visiting her. I have a 4 week old baby and 2 1/2 year old at home and was wondering what the chances of my mom bringing mrsa to my house is? How easy is it spread if the infection is "dormant" like the doctors say it is? Could my mom have caught it before they were taking the extra precautions?
Thank you so much!
Jen
Answer Hi Jen,
Chances are sligh that she has been contaminated. I would say that her doctors are playing it safe. The mask is for her protection as well as your sister’s. They don’t want your Mom to catch this nor do they want your sister contaminated by anything your Mom might bring in. No special precautions. Just wear a mask in the room and wash hands before leaving and you should be OK.
