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How long is a toddler still contagious after being treated for mrsa. he's finished antibiotics but still has a small sore on his belly (no puss)?

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

MRSA: MRSA once infection starts with a person, he keep carrying it on his hands and inside his nose. So he stays contagious

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 1/9/2016

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