I need some info on mrsa. I am a member of the altar guild of my church and handle all the elements in our Eucharistic service. We have a member who has mrsa. My question and concern is whether this can be passed from person to person by handling the elements. Is this something that becomes dormant and is not contagious at times or is it always contagious. Thank you.
Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that it is contagious. If you share the clothing like bedsheet, towels and handkerchief. It gets transmitted to you. For eradication of MRSA you need to take the sensitive Chat Doctor.  Also, after completion of course take mupirocin treatment to eradicate it from the patient. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious disease specialist. Wish you the best health at Chat Doctor.