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My grandson is being treated for mersa staff infection. i am worried about my other grandkids and my husband who has had triple bi pass 4 yrs ago.
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2 different versions: Children's "boil"is very often caused by community acquired mrsa. Whereas adults' serious infection, e.g., blood poisoning, is by hospital acquired MRSA while they (adults) are hospitalized.
Answered 3/13/2020
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