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How contaigious is mrsa? can you get it from indirect contact?
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See below: Mrsa is very contagious however usually need irritation or broken skin to spread. Maybe more easily spread mucuous membranes eyes and or perineal areas. Less likely from indirect contact.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes.: Mrsa is no more contagious than any other bacteria...But it is hard to get rid of and can reoccur. Indirect contact can also, transmit mrsa. Wash your hands and use soap and water.
Answered 3/31/2016
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Contagious: Mrsa is largely passed skin to skin through direct contact. It does have some transmission from mats and other surfaces indirectly for a short period of time.
Answered 8/22/2015
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Contact: MRSA is spread by contact. Get MRSA by touching another person's skin with MRSA.Touching objects that have bacteria.weak immune systems in hospitals, nursing homes,and other health care centers.Community acquired MRSA increasing.Populations that share close quarters or have more skin-to-skin contact spread it. Examples are team athletes, military recruits, and prison inmates.Affecting younger ages
Answered 12/27/2015
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