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Can mrsa spread from one spot on your body to another while being treated with antibiotics? can you cross contaminate yourself?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

MRSA Can spread: Yes. Especially if the antibiotics are not sensitive to the MRSA infection. If you are getting worse on antibiotics this is an emergency. People die from mrsa. You need to show or tell your medical provider if you are worsening.

Answered 6/10/2014

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