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Can Mrsa In Throat Spread From A Person Who Has It Already?
Yesterday I was at a hospital in a patient's room for approximately 10 min. The nurse then told me that the patient was just diagnosed with mrsa in the nares. Today I have a mild sore throat and bumps by my tonsils and back of my throat. Strep, virus, or could it be possible to have caught mrsa in my throat. They are not open sores. They are slightly red bumps. No fever.
Thu, 30 Jan 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
As throat infections are transmitted by droplet infections, which is released into the environment during the act of sneezing,coughing and talking.
Definitely you had every chance of getting infection from the person with MRSA.
I would suggest you to undergo lab investigation to confirm the infection.
Mean while you can treatment for the symptoms.
Consult your doctor for further diagnosis and treatment.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
As throat infections are transmitted by droplet infections, which is released into the environment during the act of sneezing,coughing and talking.
Definitely you had every chance of getting infection from the person with MRSA.
I would suggest you to undergo lab investigation to confirm the infection.
Mean while you can treatment for the symptoms.
Consult your doctor for further diagnosis and treatment.
Thank you.
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