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I have a boil/abscess under my arm. doc was unable to express anything to test whether it was mrsa, etc. are boils contagious? i'm worried about my kids getting mrsa. can they be tested or should they be treated to prevent them from getting it?

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Dr. Maya Vazirani answered

Specializes in Neonatology

Abscess: you have an axillary abscess that needs to be treated as MRSA.and as the abscess points a drainage may be required Nasopharyngeal culture on you and and family members should be done to identify the carrier state and should recieve treatment and prevention

Answered 4/8/2020

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A member asked:

I have a boil/abscess under my arm. doc was unable to express anything to test whether it was mrsa, etc. are boils contagious? i'm worried about my kids getting mrsa. can they be tested or should they be treated to prevent them from getting it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Maya Vazirani answered

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