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Can Mrsa Infection Be Transmitted During Unprotected Sex?

i have a mrsa infection that was treated near the my scrotum on my right inner buttocks. The doctor said i probably cant infect anyone because the antibiotics took care of my infection. I see my girlfriend whose on the pill today. Any risk associated with unprotected sex? what is vaginal mrsa? is that something i should be worried about giving her?
Mon, 4 Jul 2016
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Hi thanks for contacting HCM....

You are having bacterial infection of scrotum from staphylococci which is methicillin resistence so called MRSA infection.....

Here complete the course of prescribed antibiotic ....
Although chance of spread of bacteria to female genital tract less , it is better to avoid sex until lesion subside to be on safe side to prevent infection to her ....

Maintain hygiene of your private part....
Clean daily this area and regular bath taken..

After subsidence of lesion you can perform sex ...

After sex make habit to take shower ...

Take care. ...
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Can Mrsa Infection Be Transmitted During Unprotected Sex?

Hi thanks for contacting HCM.... You are having bacterial infection of scrotum from staphylococci which is methicillin resistence so called MRSA infection..... Here complete the course of prescribed antibiotic .... Although chance of spread of bacteria to female genital tract less , it is better to avoid sex until lesion subside to be on safe side to prevent infection to her .... Maintain hygiene of your private part.... Clean daily this area and regular bath taken.. After subsidence of lesion you can perform sex ... After sex make habit to take shower ... Take care. ...