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A member asked:
Is it ok to use bactroban nasal ointment if i'm not sure if my nose is colonized with staph?
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Ok if needed: Bactroban (mupirocin) kills MRSA and is very good if you have issues of breathing or using this to kill mrsa. Do not use if u do not need this. For prevention of infection use just Normal Saline as a nebs or few drops to nostril to open up congested sinus.
Answered 6/30/2014
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