From what I understand, once you have MRSA, you have been colonized and you carry this bacteria. As long as she has no open sores, there shouldn't be a problem. Once a carrier, always a carrier is what I have been told by infection control. robin *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome