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Should I Get MRSA Infection Test Inspite Of My Mother Diagnosed For It?

Hello, I was just notified by my sister that my mother s doctor just informed her that my mother who is in rehab now but was recently in the hospital, has airbourne MRSA which is contagious. Should I see my doctor to be on the safe side to make sure I m not infected?
posted on Fri, 16 May 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.
I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that if you and your mother is sharing the garments, clothes and bedsheets than you are prone member of developing the MRSA. It never transfer inherently.

I will be happy to answer all your future concern.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious disease specialist.
Wish you a best health at health care magic.
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Should I Get MRSA Infection Test Inspite Of My Mother Diagnosed For It?

Hello, Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that if you and your mother is sharing the garments, clothes and bedsheets than you are prone member of developing the MRSA. It never transfer inherently. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious disease specialist. Wish you a best health at health care magic.