I have been the caretaker for my mother-in-law who lives with me and my family. She needs full care, bathing, diapering, etc due to paralysis from a stroke many years ago and arthritis on her good side. She came down with symptoms of a cold, then weezing, which the Dr. attempted to get under control through a few rounds of antibiotics...a month later she was in the hospital with pneumonia, blood in urine, and overall weakness and confusion. On day 3 of hospital stay, the results came back from a sputum sample pin poinint MRSA. We were required to enter her room with gloves, mask, and gown on any visits. At times a dr would come in, listen to her lungs, without any of the precautions taken. If this is so infectious, then why do some have to "suit up" and other's don't. I can't get a straight answer from anyone. I am worried because I have been feeling very tired lately and have a bit of a cough. I tell the nurse this and she just tells me to make sure I wash my hands.... I found out that the MRSA is also in her Kidney and that is why her urine is bloody. Should I be worried? If so, why isn't anyone giving me the help I may need? I do not want to infect my son or family if they aren't already infected.....