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What is the differnece beteen impertigo sores and mrsa sores?
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Appearnace: Impetigo strep or staph- usually honey combed, crusted, tender mrsa may be dark in color, may be pustular to start, secondary cellulitis/ redness, no honey combing noted.
Answered 9/11/2013
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