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Can mrsa present as diaper rash?
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Not typically, but..: ...It can infect an already present diaper rash. It is more likely to cause one large "boil" than an all over rash, but if the rash is pustular then it could be either regular staph or MRSA (or yeast).
Answered 10/8/2017
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Yes, get swabs done: It is quite common in immunosuppressed patients however less likely to be seen in the otherwise healthy household. A diaper rash is not necessarily an infection however the raw skin surface exposes the area to secondary bacterial infection. In such cases MRSA infection can easily manifest itself as simple pustular lesions over the diaper region. If you are concerned, see your doctor for testing
Answered 9/24/2016
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