Well, as you can all imagine we were quite concerned after receiving Jonathan's email yesterday. We were able to email him back and ask that he let us know what the results of his culture were.
Jonathan sent an email from the church last night while he was there for seminary. The cultures came back positive for MRSA, a staph infection that does not respond to regular antibiotics. We have been quite worried with this new piece of information and the seeming lack of concern and treatment. Now with the added issues of Jonathan's significant weight loss (10% of his total body weight), a week long fever, mouth ulcers, and a sore throat; we feel that more needs to be done for him to prevent potential long term problems.
Today we have been spoken with our Stake President, Mark Jensen, Jonathan's mission president, President Gamiette, and Brother Travis Steward from the missionary department in Salt Lake. Each of these brethern have expessed their understanding of our concerns and desire to ensure Jonathan receives the treatment he needs.
Brother Steward has been in touch with President Gamiette, Sister Ellison, the mission nurse, the Caribbean area missionary doctor, and Dr. Doty, head of all missionary medical care. Dr. Doty has consulted with the Caribbean area mission doctor and the doctor on Trinidad and has some concerns.
Our understanding is that Dr. Doty will be speaking with the member of the twelve who is over missionary service tomorrow to discuss the best way to help Jonathan regain his health.
Please keep Jonathan in your prayers.
This blog chronicles Jonathan Larson's LDS Mission to the West Indies. Shane and I decided that updating this site would be a good way for us to keep family and friends current on Jonathan's mission. We hope you enjoy!