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Are there any symptoms of having mrsa colonization in the nares?

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

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No: One can be totally asymptomatic and have MRSA colonize their nares.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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None: Is asymptomatic if present.

Answered 8/31/2013

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