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Is MRSA Infection Contagious?
A friend of mine had a boil on her inner thigh which got bigger and leaked a lot of fluid.
Admitted to hospital, diagnosed with MERSA, had surgery, intervenors antibiotics and sent
home after three days. A nurse comes twice a day to clean and change dressing. If I go
over her house, can I catch it?
Admitted to hospital, diagnosed with MERSA, had surgery, intervenors antibiotics and sent
home after three days. A nurse comes twice a day to clean and change dressing. If I go
over her house, can I catch it?
Thu, 18 May 2017
Hello,
I understand your concern. After three days on antibiotics, it is highly unlikely that your friend's condition is contagious at this point. Avoid touching the wound dressing and shaking hands and you will be fine.
I hope this helps.
Wishing you all the best.
I understand your concern. After three days on antibiotics, it is highly unlikely that your friend's condition is contagious at this point. Avoid touching the wound dressing and shaking hands and you will be fine.
I hope this helps.
Wishing you all the best.
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