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Can An MRSA Patient Have Sex?

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Posted on Fri, 12 Jan 2018
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,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.

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, Thank you writing in healthcare magic. 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.