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I hear it all the time that you need to wash your hands to protect from spreading mrsa or staph. what if you get it in your palm area? what to do then
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Antibiotic treatment: MRSA infection is treated with antibiotics. To prevent the spread of the disease, use careful hand washing and avoid touching your face.The infection is especially serious if the lungs are infected.
Answered 7/2/2018
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