1. Can I get MRSA more than once?
Yes, being successfully treated for MRSA
colonization does not prevent you from getting it again.
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2. Can I be colonized with MRSA and not know it?
Yes, those who are
carriers are frequently healthy and will not know that they have it.
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3. Are different strains of MRSA always identified?
No, not routinely. In the community and research setting, strains may be identified to evaluate their genetic characteristics, to track outbreaks, and to monitor their geographical spread.
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