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Can i date while being colonized with mrsa? ive experienced mrsa abscesses on my face once a month for 7 months now. ive been told it will be on my skin forever. how to i navigate through life now with my friends, family, and potential lovers?

Q: can i date while being colonized with mrsa? ive experienced mrsa abscesses on my face once a month for 7 months now. ive been told it will be on my skin forever. how to i navigate through life now with my friends, family, and potential lovers?

: MRSA colonization is more common than you or other people thought. You can live a normal social life as a MRSA carrier.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

MRSA colonization is more common than you or other people thought. You can live a normal social life as a MRSA carrier.

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Answered 5/27/2022

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A member asked:

Can i date while being colonized with mrsa? ive experienced mrsa abscesses on my face once a month for 7 months now. ive been told it will be on my skin forever. how to i navigate through life now with my friends, family, and potential lovers?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Handsfield agreed

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