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A member asked:

I think i have mrsa on my scalp. and now my neck a ears are hurting. should i go to the hospital?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Outpatient: Depending on availability of local resources you might be better served by seeing your physician or an urgent care.

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Answered 12/14/2019

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