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I have had active mrsa infection since 2007 including the symptoms all the time.had no success in treatment due to antibiotics not working & the fact that i have active eczema constantly.are there long term effects of having active mrsa this long?
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Colonization: You probably have colonization with MRSA rather than an active infection. MRSA could cause a real infection if you were get a skin wound. You could also transmit MRSA to people around you. Consult these sites for info: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/Surveillance/MRSA/ http://www.staph-infection-resources.com/blog/chlorhexidine-baths-for-mrsa-decolonization-facts/
Answered 3/22/2020
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