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Question: Mrsa stands for methicillin resistant staph aureus. Staph is a common skin contaminant. It has gotten more resistant over the years due to the excessive use of oral antibiotics. There are MRSA antibiotics out there. Check with your doctor.
Answered 6/10/2014
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