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I have a sore on my jawline and collar bone-deep and painful. in icu visiting for two weeks. i am sick,zpak,prednisone not helping.could it be mrsa?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Need culture: In order to know what is possibly growing in those sores a swab needs to be obtained and cultured. Not sure how these sores relate to you current illness. Follow-up with your prescribing physician for on-going evaluation and changing of treatment if necessary.

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Answered 2/22/2015

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A member asked:

I have a sore on my jawline and collar bone-deep and painful. in icu visiting for two weeks. i am sick,zpak,prednisone not helping.could it be mrsa?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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