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What are the symtoms for mrsa in the lungs? can i catch this from someone?
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MRSA is not a diagno: Mrsa is not a diagnosis. It is a reference to a large group of common bacteria resistant to certain antibiotics. It is commonly found on or in perfectly healthy people. First it is determined if you have an infection in your respiratory area. Then cultures help define the infecting agent so as to determine the best treatment. Living with a kidney transplant, entailing use of immune suppression, le.
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