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My wife has a wound infected with mrsa, she is healing and takings meds. can we still lay in the same bed, intercourse, etc? her wound is on her back

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

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As long: as you practice good hygiene hand washing etcand keep the wound covered feel freee to enjoy the pleasures of a loving couple

Answered 3/28/2015

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A member asked:

My wife has a wound infected with mrsa, she is healing and takings meds. can we still lay in the same bed, intercourse, etc? her wound is on her back

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

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