Is MRSA Still Contagious After Being Treated For 3 Weeks?

Posted on Thu, 28 Jun 2018

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Question : Hi, can I answer your health question? Please type your question here...
My father is 78 and in a convulsants Hospital he got MIRSA about 3 weeks ago he finished he meds and we took him out is he still contagious my niece is 4 she sat on his lap for a pic

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not contagious

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

MRSA infection after being treated for 3 weeks is no longer contagious.

Nothing to worry.

Post your further questions if any
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee