My partner went to the doctors yesterday because he s new tattoo was infected and was weeping really bad. The doctor told him it might be golden staph, they cut abit of his leg for testing and put him on anti biotics. He goes back in three day s for results. Im terrified im going to catch it, how can I prevent myself from catching it?
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, Infectious diseases specialists, responding to you. Only if the discharge is contacted to you than and then there is chance of getting infection to you. Do not share towels, bedsheets etc. Also test your friend for MRSA. These strains are highly resistant to routinely prescribed antibiotics. There I'd more chance of spreading through by MRSA to you. I will be glad to answer your further query. Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. Wish you the best health. Thank you, ChatDoctor.