Comments on: New York Times covers the MRSA controversy: Open Forum

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:40:54 +0000

MRSA happens mostly in a hospital setting or institutional setting. It happens a lot in sports settings IE: Locker rooms, shared sweaty towels on the court, wrestling mats, and other kinds of public situations. And if you do have an open wound it is best to cover it before going in public (for your own sake really).

By: STDnoob

STDnoob — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:36:12 +0000

I agree with jason on this one..If you are gay doesn’t mean you are infection infested person..sounds absurd and down right dumb..

By: Mehera

Mehera — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:23:15 +0000

I completely agree with Jason. There are more ways to get staph than you can shake a stick at. Being aware of how transmission occurs and being careful is important. The pin it on the gays is an unfortunate diversion from more important issues.

By: jason

jason — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:48:41 +0000

i am 100% healthy and got staph infection from a poorly cleaned portopotty. This whole thing is completely ridiculous, anyone can get it,at any time. This whole study sounds absurd. Did they ask the patients as they came in with the infection if they were GAY? What professional hospital does that without an underlying cause? what was their agenda? If they are asking every patient that comes in with something what their sexuality is, then its simply a matter of time until they uncover something linked more commonly to the gay community that can spread like fire to ignite prejudice and intolerance.

By: Ann

Ann — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:13:47 +0000

Thanks Eddy – I appreciate you and your comments and agree with you about this topic. I am glad you brought your concern to the discussion. I know about this infection because of the hospital setting I volunteer at. We have an infectious disease person come in and talk with us once a year and then have to sign a form saying we understand and will comply with hand washing, gloves, etc. I understand the skin to skin contact and it seems that children are at particular risk as are hospitals and other medical settings. Regarding the sexual contact, I guess it is surely a possibility with anyone and should never be discounted as a source for contact. I didn’t know that anonymous sex precluded asking any questions about protection, etc. – now I do. When I think about it, I can understand that “discussions” probably would be a mood killer for two people who were in that setting to begin with. I know there have been major breakouts in jails but not sure what the source is – I am sure hygiene is a problem there. Because it is an external rather than internal infection, I am very careful to always put down a towel whenever I sit on a bench or go in the steam room at the gym. I will try to find Jim’s article and read it – I also agree with you about him.