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Could you explain what is mrsa, and is it curable?

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Resistant bacteria: Mrsa stands for "methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus". Staph aureus is a common bacteria that can cause skin and other infections. Due to overuse of antibiotics this bacteria can develop resistance to most, if not all antibiotics. It can be treated but it is a problem that can recur. If someone has told you you have MRSA i hope that is based on an actual culture.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Jason Stokes answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Mrsa: There are two types of mrsa infections. Hospital mrsa is different than mrsa skin infections prevalent in communities. Mrsa infections on the skin are quite contagious and are passed by direct contact between athletes, spouses, siblings. Some need antibiotics. The nose often harbors mrsa and should be treated.

Answered 7/21/2014

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