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My fiance has a mrsa sore on his genitalia, he has been on antibiotics (doxycycline) for 2 and a half days now. is he still contagious?

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Explanation: Yes, she still is contagious! Not less than 7-10 days of antibiotic and complete resolution of sore to be save.

Answered 7/22/2016

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