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My infectious disease specialist has me on a decolonizing mrsa regime where i use mupirocin twice a day in my nose, armpits, and groin area for 2 months. i understand my sensitivity to medicine now. been using mupirocin at times before. is it okay?

Q: my infectious disease specialist has me on a decolonizing mrsa regime where i use mupirocin twice a day in my nose, armpits, and groin area for 2 months. i understand my sensitivity to medicine now. been using mupirocin at times before. is it okay?

: Yes, you should follow the instruction and give it a try, it won't harm you. However, recurrence is common by my experience.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, you should follow the instruction and give it a try, it won't harm you. However, recurrence is common by my experience.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 5/29/2022

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A member asked:

My infectious disease specialist has me on a decolonizing mrsa regime where i use mupirocin twice a day in my nose, armpits, and groin area for 2 months. i understand my sensitivity to medicine now. been using mupirocin at times before. is it okay?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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