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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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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.
Answered 3/13/2015
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