can mrsa be located behind a ear of a newborn?

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can mrsa be located behind a ear of a newborn?

2007-10-28 08:58:12 · 4 answers · asked by Shellie K 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases

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mrsa can be anywhere on the skin.

2007-10-28 09:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by S P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, any one at any age can have mrsa anywhere inside or outside the body. Once treated, everything should be fine. Precautions should be taken to prevent spreading it elsewhere on the baby's body or to other people. Hand-washing and sanitizing are very important.

2007-10-28 09:04:30 · answer #2 · answered by casw1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, MRSA can exist anywhere on the skin (and even inside the body).

2007-10-30 07:25:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

it can be, if hygeine is inadequately maintained.

2007-10-28 09:01:50 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋