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MRSA nose and Groin swab: Is the groin swab done in the bum?

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hannah24ukNov 17, 2017

I'm having a breast lift with implants on the 2nd December, I have to go for a pre op next week and I have been told that I need mrsa nose and groin swab. Is the groin swab done in the bum? I'm really worried.

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