September 17, 2024
MRSA Nasal: Case Study
MRSA: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is caused by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacteria that have become resistant to many of the antibiotics used to treat typical S. aureus infections.1 S. aureus is often a commensal bacteria that lives in the nasal passages or throat without causing clinical symptoms; however, if overgrown due to immune compromise, it can cause sinus infections.
Symptoms include:2
- Nasal congestion
- Nasal discharge- green, brown or honeycomb yellow crusting
- Facial pressure or pain
- Fever
- Fatigue
Practitioner: Dr. Emily Hernandez
Date of Protocol: 07/12/23-08/30/23
Patient Data: A 34 year old female
Case History: Patient presented with nasal crusting, dryness, and pain after a COVID-19 infection a month prior. A nasal swab identified MRSA colonization with significant growth. The patient was 6 months postpartum, concurrently experiencing high stress, low energy, and she had developed oral dermatitis around her mouth, nose, and chin. She was prescribed Doxycycline for 30 days from her primary physician for the oral dermatitis and had been taking it for 6 days upon initial consultation.
Protocol: The patient was prescribed Biocidin LSF as a nasal spray (two pumps of Biocidin LSF added to Xclear nasal spray- two sprays in each nostril, daily) to address the nasal symptoms. In addition, GI Inner Calm (1 packet daily mixed in water) and Biotonic (20 drops taken twice daily before meals) were added to the protocol to support gut healing, energy and the nervous system. The protocol was recommended for four weeks, followed by a repeat nasal swab. Doxycycline was also taken orally during the duration of the protocol.
Outcome: Five days into the protocol, the patient reported that nasal crusting and pain had subsided almost completely. Six weeks after starting the protocol the patient reported consistently increased energy throughout the day. A repeat nasal swab (8 weeks after initial swab) confirmed MRSA was negative. Thirty days of Doxycycline resolved the oral dermatitis.
Pre-Protocol Nasal Swab:
