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ca-mrsa and strep a have what in common We have had three cases of ca-mrsa and all have tested positive for strep a. Our concern is a five year old with a heart condition?.
I'm not sure you have provided enough information to answer your question. What type of testing was positive for Strep A? Are you asking whether MRSA can give a false positive rapid test for Step A from a throat swab? To my knowledge there is no reported cross reaction. If this is the case, was a back-up culture for Gp A Strep negative. Please resubmit your question with a little more information on what tests were performed and the results. DISCLAIMER Askit is for general information purposes only and may not be relied upon by users for decisions or action in specific circumstances. Neither ASM nor the expert assures the accuracy or completeness of information provided. Questions are answered based on current information, which may change over time. Please note the date that a question was answered. If an answer is more than one year old, you may want to resubmit the question for an updated answer. The advice and comments do not necessarily reflect the views of ASM. ASM and INDIVIDUAL experts expressly disclaim any and all liability for any direct, indirect, or special damages or loss of any nature incurred as a consequence of use of this site or any advice or comment by any expert. By using Askit, the user accepts the waiver of claims and all terms of use of ASM’s site, including the disclaimers set forth in the “Legal Rights” link on ASM’s home page.
 
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