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If treating close contacts for staph, how is this done? i have bactroban (mupirocin) for myself, can i just get them to use it too without testing them first?
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Multiple ways.: Suggest that all bathe long term with an antibacterial soap like dial or lever 2000. Bactroban (mupirocin) can be used in the nostrils 1-2 times per day for about 10 days. No testing is needed.
Answered 2/3/2013
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