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Can An MRSA Patient Have Sex?

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Question : How does a person with MRSA have sex?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It depends on the location of the infection you have .

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

You should know that MRSA isn’t commonly transmitted through sexual intercourse.
But it can be, depending on the location of the infection you have and it takes more than a condom to protect from MRSA during sex.


I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
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Can An MRSA Patient Have Sex?

Brief Answer: It depends on the location of the infection you have . Detailed Answer: Hello, You should know that MRSA isn’t commonly transmitted through sexual intercourse. But it can be, depending on the location of the infection you have and it takes more than a condom to protect from MRSA during sex. I hope my answer helps you. Regards.