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A member asked:
I'm going for cesarean surgery but i had mrsa after the last surgery.. am i more at risk this time?
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Yes.: Generally speaking, yes. Your doctors and the hospital staff will treat you differently to minimize the chance of getting the infection or spreading it to other people.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: You are at increased risk. Talk to your OB to try to reduce your risk.
Answered 9/28/2016
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