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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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Dr. Edward Hirsch answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

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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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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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