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Are mrsa lesions / boils that are unopened contagious?
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MRSA: Not directly but people that have infection with MRSA often are carrying the organism on multiple places in and on their bodies. For exams it is common to recover MRSA from the hairs inside the nostrils. This can be difficult to eradicate because there is no bltood supply there for antibiotics to bathe the area. Hand washing and avoiding contact with others is prudent.
Answered 6/10/2014
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