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I was exsposed to mrsa by a 4 yr old student in my class that i had close contact with. i have developed tiny pimple like spots randomly all over my body that itch (like in the pic) and are not going away. each day i get more. i also had a cough at the
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Dr. Carla Enriquezanswered
Pediatrics 52 years experience
Not MRSA : What you describe seems to be a viral exanthem. This is very likely since you teach preschoolers and they carry these viruses. Exposure is highest when school first reconvenes in the fall. Please see your doctor for a definitive diagnosis.
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