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I had a bout of mrsa on my elbow 2 weeks ago. they gave me bactrim, (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) but now my nostril is red hard and swollen could this mrsa?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

MRSA source: Your nose could have been your original source ofmrsa.Get a culture to see if your infection is still active.

Answered 3/9/2013

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A member asked:

I had a bout of mrsa on my elbow 2 weeks ago. they gave me bactrim, (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) but now my nostril is red hard and swollen could this mrsa?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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