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A member asked:
Can a 6 month old baby be around a person who has mrsa but it is not active/infected at that time. ?
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No contact: Avoid all contact with person, since clothes, skin can be contaminated. I mean direct contact, it is not airborne tyically
Answered 3/19/2015
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Normal practices: You should always be aware of and practice good hygiene around this or any other kid. The MRSA issue is a bit misunderstood. It is everywhere. It is on door handles, shopping carts, floors, countertops or anywhere else someone can put their contaminated fingers. MRSA is found in >70% of the pustules we drain at the office. It is also easily treated. I would treat this person like everyone else.
Answered 8/27/2017
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