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A member asked:
I had mrsa before. it kept coming back but i haven't had it in about 3 years now. can i get it again? worried because i have a knot in my nose
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Yes you can : We are all colonized with bacteria on us and in us. After having a MRSA infection, it is probably one of your colonizers. So, it could be the cause of the knot. You should see your doctor and have it checked.
Answered 8/2/2015
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