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I was diagnosed with mrsa on wed. i have open sores on my face i work in a healthcare facility and i share phones ect im worried about spreading this?
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Spreading MRSA. : While I understand your concern, it’s important for you to qualify if you’re infected with MRSA or colonized with MRSA. If you currently have an active infection caused by MRSA, then I would think you’d need to be excused from work for the time being.
Answered 9/22/2017
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