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A member asked:
I was around my dad that had mrsa pheunomia. but was iv treated 5 days before i was around him .how contagious is it?
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Contagious: You need to observe universal precautions when your are around patient with mrsa. Tell your primary care physician , who can do tests to determine if you are having dormant infection.
Answered 12/17/2012
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