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Can a flea bite transmit mrsa from an active case to the care giver who has been bitten?
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Flea bite MRSA : My answer is no. Flea bites, does not usually transmit mrsa, which is normally air borne, contracted thru nose inhalation. Wear protective face masks.
Answered 6/9/2013
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