The Pitt Season 2, Episode 4 ended with a cliffhanger involving a rapidly spreading and deadly MRSA disease that a patient from the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center (PTMC) may have, which could prove devastating for everyone. The latest episode of the sophomore run of HBO Max's original medical drama brought back a key patient from the premiere in the form of Debbie Cohen (Mara Klein), a patient of Dr. Langdon (Patrick Ball) who was treated for a minor foot injury, but she returned in Episode 4 as a "bounce back" case because her condition worsened.
Cohen was given antibiotics after Dr. Langdon noticed a mere red mark on her foot and shin. While she was deemed okay and ready for release, Cohen returned in Episode 4 after the redness spread, and the pain got worse.
Why The Pitt Season 2 Episode 4's MRSA Reveal Is Quite Devastating
At the end of the episode, Dr. Langdon ordered Debbie to return to the Emergency Department to receive IV antibiotics for her foot. As Langdon stepped away, Nurse Donnie Donahue pointed out that it could be "MRSA," which is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, while Langdon speculated that it might be "something worse," prompting immediate action.
The revelation about MRSA in The Pitt Season 2, Episode 4's cliffhanger ending is more devastating than fans realize because this bacterium is quite resistant to several antibiotics, and it could lead to severe health complications that could worsen Debbie's already-fragile state.
Aside from being hard to treat, MRSA is a major concern in the world of healthcare due to its unpredictable and deadly nature. It's also worth noting that Debbie was only made aware that the injury on her leg is a minor one, and it would be heartbreaking for her to find out that she could experience major health repercussions in an instant.
What makes the situation even worse for Debbie is the fact that MRSA is highly contagious, and it can spread primarily through skin-to-skin contact, meaning that the doctors and nurses of PTMC need to take precautions and contain her as soon as possible before it spreads.
How The Pitt's Unexpected MRSA Reveal Affects Dr. Langdon & Everyone In the ER
Dr. Langdon has had quite a journey in the first two seasons of The Pitt. He was Dr. Robby's former best friend, and he was fired in Season 1 after he was caught stealing a patient's stash of medicines to satisfy his addiction.
Given that Langdon was still stuck in triage and not on the actual ER floor alongside the other main characters, an MRSA diagnosis for his patient could mean that he would be placed in the spotlight in the upcoming episodes and potentially become a savior if he manages to find a way to find suitable treatment for Debbie.
It's worth noting that Dr. Al-Hashimi had already assigned Dr. Langdon back to the main floor, but the assignment was cut short due to Debbie's diagnosis.
Considering the fragile and high-priority state of Langdon's patient, it is only a matter of time before Dr. Robby steps in and is forced to work alongside his former friend. It's possible this is the chance they could resolve their differences and decide to abandon their issues to save Debbie.
