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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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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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