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My boyfriend has mrsa what safety precautions can i take?
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MRSA precautions: No sharing- towels, combs, brushes, clothes, bed,cups-wash always after sexual contact. Hibiclens (OTC)can be used to wash just avoid mucus membranes - vaginal area, gluteal fold, mouth(use reg soap). Use it 3 x a week, more often on hands. Check self for MRSA w/ nasal swab culture f/u/ w/doc/ health department http://www.mrsainfection.net/how-does-mrsa-spread-in-the-family/
Answered 3/21/2016
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