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Recurring staph colonization in nose. i never touch my face anymore, so im scared its kissing my partner that reinfected me. is this possible, is so what could i do to prevent it? they have no visible infection. i want to be with them. used bactroban

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Dr. Frank Kuitems
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Yes: See infectious is easier primary care physician friend person a valuation and treatment for MRSA staphylococcal infection the nose generally Orlana biotics and Bactroban (mupirocin) twice a day at the nose for about a week will help get rid of the chronic staph infection in the nose
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