I have read that it’s common for MRSA infections (bacterial & viral) to cause nerve damage, even impotence. 10 years ago, MRSA reoccurred several times resulting in loss of feeling, taste, smell, etc… The tests said it was severe. I was given antibiotics, creams, and steroids. Feeling still very gradually coming back, but what’s the common or recommended treatment for speeding recovery?

MRSA (methacillin resistant staphalococcus aureus) is a strain of bacteria (not virus) that can affect any part of the body. It can affect the lungs, skin, brain, spread through the blood, or organize as a abscess. The common treatment for MRSA infections is an appropriate antibiotic for the type of MRSA you have.

MRSA-related complications are often exacerbated by chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, immunodeficiency, cancer, etc. Although there is no one recommended way as each patient is different, it is generally true that if your underlying medical conditions are treated, then recovery time would be improved.

Each patient is different and your primary care physician, neurologist, and other specialists should be able to custom tailor a treatment plan to fit your needs and address your concerns.