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How likely am i to die from mrsa?
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MRSA: If the infection is severe and not treated promptly and properly on may die.
Answered 1/28/2013
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Depends: As with any infection, the location of the infection matters greatly. A skin/soft tissue infection, even with mrsa, is relatively mild in concern; a heart valve infection or a brain abscess is severe, and the risk of death is extremely high, even with appropriate medications.
Answered 3/25/2013
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