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I'm a cna that works in a nursing home i got an abscess boil lanced and packed and i was wondering when would it be okay for me to return to work?
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Abscess: If it continues to drain then no. Was it cultured? It may be MRSA. See your doctor for guidance. You are right to try and not spread this to your patients. You may also carry the bacteria in your upper respiratory tract. All the best.
Answered 10/6/2016
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