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Is there a way to find out if i'm carrying the staph bacteria?
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Nasal culture: You can have a nasal swab sent for culture. The nasopharynx is the most common site of colonization for MRSA and other bacteria.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Nasal culture: Culture of the nose can often detect staph colonization.
Answered 9/21/2012
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