A 55-year-old member asked:
what is the chance of suppressing mrsa complications that have already required the amputation of your leg?
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Dr. Oliver Aalami answered
22 years experience Vascular Surgery
Good: As long as you let clinicians know that you have had mrsa, the next time you have an infection they are more likely to make sure it is covered by the antibiotics being given.
Answered on Feb 20, 2014
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