A member asked:

I've had mrsa 6 months ago, i haven't have an outbreak since, is it safe to get a tattoo?

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Dr. Brendan Levy answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Likely okay: If you have had recurrent outbreaks I would still meet with your primary care doctor, but if just a MRSA boil or something likely not at much increased risk. Just make sure to carefully follow the care instructions following getting the tattoo.

Answered 6/10/2015

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The germ tends to: stick. On the other hand, tattoo infection rate is pretty low. Hard to find exact numbers in the literature. If you send a direct in-box question I know several tattoo artists who can give direct estimates. On the other hand, your likelihood of still having MRSA is certainly over 50%, and your risk of skin infection is higher than average (only 10% of people have germs on them that can infect).

Answered 5/12/2016

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