Regarding MRSA infection, Robin, you stated that "Once you have acquired this 
you will always be a carrier."  How is the carrier status identified?  If I 
recall from microbiology eons ago, a carrier means one is not infectious but 
puts others and themsleves at risk should an infection be brewing; is this 
correct?  And what implications does this have, if any, re breastfeeding or contact 
with others?  I've worked with a mom and baby who both had MRSA and mom 
recently said she tested "clean," no lingering bacteria post treatment.

Barbara Latterner, BSN, RN, IBCLC






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