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My father has 2 artificial knees and 2 artificial hips. one of his legs is being amputated because of mrsa. can the mrsa be hiding in the other artifi?

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Possible: It is possible and therefore very likely he will need a prolonged course of antibiotics. It is best to discuss with your orthopedic surgeon and infectious disease consultsnt.

Answered 12/27/2013

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