Dematology related question

[dgoff]

Has anyone ever heard of getting antibiotic resistant skin infections (MRSA) from the ocean? I have read a couple of reports on surfing sites, but that's all. I spent several days OTW just before getting one. 

[Spike]

I haven't heard of it Dennis but I've often wondered.  A biologist told me the scumline is made of of organic matter and I shoulkdn't worry about it.  I still do.    Is the surf site info conclusive?  I have resistant staff for 30 years now.  I picked it up from working in the burn center at Sherman Oaks Hospital.  It probably pays to stay off the water after rain.

[dgoff]

Obviously, there is no way to be sure where or when I got the mrsa infection, but it was potent enough to put me in the hospital for a week with 2 more weeks of IV antibiotics at home. And the worst part. . . . off the water until it's completely healed. As with all other potential threats in our sport, knowledge is good, so here are a couple of links to information related to mrsa in the ocean and things to watch for.

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/news/columns/article_1537000.php

http://www.surfrider.org/a-z/staph.php

The other Dennis

[Sea Weed]

Kinda scary for me being on immune suppressant drugs. But I'll fish any way because tomorrow may never come and I want the memories. I go to the dermatologist next week and will ask this question if I think about it when there. And post back here