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A member asked:
How long after a penis staph infection clears up with mupirocin do i need to use a condom when having sex with wife?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See below: If there is no drainage or scab and friction doesn't hurt, you (and she) should be okay.
Answered 9/8/2013
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Uncertain: Basically we are talking about decolonization of staph. Your wife probably has already been exposed to your staph infection. Decolonization of known staph carriers can possibly be accomplished with Mupirocin intransally and Chlorhexidine baths. Unfortunately the optimal regimen and duration of therapy for eradication is uncertain. Your immune system will mainly take care of it.
Answered 6/30/2014
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