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I have had mrsa in my nose twice. does that mean i am a carrier? how can i tell if it is also on my skin? no skin lesions? just in the nose.

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

RELAX: If no sores on skin, do not culture it. If staph in nose, Mupirocin ointment is effective and easy to use.

Answered 8/31/2017

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A member asked:

I have had mrsa in my nose twice. does that mean i am a carrier? how can i tell if it is also on my skin? no skin lesions? just in the nose.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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