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I have mrsa in my throat should i be concerned?

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Ans: Always need to be concerned when dealing with Mesa. But you are so vague. Not sure what you mean. How did you get this diagnosis. ?

Answered 9/14/2018

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A member asked:

I have mrsa in my throat should i be concerned?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

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