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Is it possible for you to pass on eye mrsa by kissing?
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Not really unless: You are giving butterfly kisses.
Answered 11/17/2013
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Very unlikely: MRSA is hard to get rid of due to its resistance to the more common antibiotics but it is no more infectious than the usual bacteria that most have on their skin. I personally would not be kissing someone with open sores on their face but otherwise, there should be no problem.
Answered 5/3/2015
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