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I visited my friend in the hosp. he was put in isolation due to a previous mrsa infec 3yrs ago.i didn't know so i didn't suit up. should i be worriee. i have young kids.?
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No: Precautions are designed to prevent colonization, not overt inoculation.
Answered 9/24/2012
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