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A member asked:

If i am a mrsa carrier should i work where mrsa is predominiate. i work in jail where hygein is not very good and have had 9 active mrsa infections sf?

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

MRSA: as long you don't have active lesions you should be fine. If any active lesions you need to treat before going back to work.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/13/2015

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