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A 28-year-old female asked:

Mrsa infections repeating with all members of household. i just had surgery for broken finger, should i take more precautions other than keflex ?

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Dr. Scott Keith
Dr. Scott Keithanswered
Podiatry 46 years experience
No call Waiting.: You need to call your surgeon and explain the circumstances regarding the possibility of msra exposure. He will then make the call on how your antibiotic coverage will proceed. Do it now.
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