Two Cases of Severe Burn with MRSA Infections Successfully Treated with Juzentaihoto
10.3937/kampomed.58.1127
- Author:
Hajime NAKAE
;
Naoko MATSUNAGA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
severe burn;
MRSA;
burn wound sepsis;
hozai;
Juzentaihoto
- MeSH:
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infection;
Physical trauma;
Cases;
Infections of musculoskeletal system;
Burn brand of nitrofurazone
- From:Kampo Medicine
2007;58(6):1127-1131
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
Systemic infection by MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a risk in immunodeficient patients such as those with severe burn injuries. Hozai, formulations with tonic effects, may enhance the immune system and we treated two severe burn patients with MRSA infections using Juzentaihoto, which is a remedy for kikyo (deficiency of vital energy) and kekkyo (ketsu deficiency). Both patients suffered flame burns [85% body surface area (BSA) and 40% BSA] and inhalation injuries committing self-immolation. They contracted MRSA in due course and antibiotics such as Arbekacin or Teicoplanin did not control MRSA. Therefore, Juzentaihoto was administered through a nasogastric tube and both of them were finally cured without complications. Juzentaihoto may be useful against fatigue, anemia, malaise, ulcer, and purulent wounds due to severe burns.
