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What type of treatment would i need for mrsa and c.diff and how do i stop them spreading? what if i've kissed or had sex can the other get it?

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Antibiotics: MRSA is treated with Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) or clindamycin. C-diff is treated with Flagyl or vancomycin. Both are spread by direct contact - touching either the MRSA wound or c-diff infected poop.

Answered 9/29/2016

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