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I tested positive for mrsa on a pap smear.....i have no symptoms at all. i am on an antibiotic, will that take care of it??

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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MRSA: This is primarily a skin infection. If this was cultured after a Pap smear I would think it likely a contaminant.

Answered 7/1/2016

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A member asked:

I tested positive for mrsa on a pap smear.....i have no symptoms at all. i am on an antibiotic, will that take care of it??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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