Mouse pad is jumpy after some water dripped on it

I was having an iced drink yesterday when some of the condensation from the glass dripped on my mouse pad. My mouse started acting a bit erratically, and I wiped down the mousepad and continued to try to use it. I've had this happen plenty of times before, and after I'd wiped the mouse pad down, it'd return to normal. I didn't think this time would be any different. However the mouse started to act even more jumpy and erratic. I thought there was still some moisture left on the pad or something so I tried to wipe it down even more. The mouse was still jumpy after this, so I gave up and completely turned off my MacBook.
This morning I turned it on again, and the mouse seemed completely normal for about 15 seconds before it got jumpy again. It takes a lot of effort to move it where I want to, but I can still click on things.
I tried researching on this, and it seems most say to immediately turn it off. Unfortunately it wasn't until 15-20 min when I finally did. Is there no hope for my MacBook?

You're using the term 'mouse' but I'm assuming that you mean "trackpad"?
If so, I'm betting that some moisture seeped into and under the trackpad. If I were you, I would schedule an appointment with your local Apple Store or an AASP and have them make a diagnosis... it's quite possible that your trackpad will need replacing. Just hope that none of the moisture made it's way to the logic board.
Good luck,
Clinton

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