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My wife has a covered mrsa infection on her back that is healing well.will sexual intercourse,kissing,cuddle or oral sex cause me to become infected?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Skin: No. MRSA already lives in or on nearly everything you live around. Your skin is a good barrier.

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Answered 9/27/2018

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