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My 7 month old boy has bad odour around genitals. what could it be? i clean with every diaper change, frequently n use zincofax. please advice

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: Is there a rash? If so, bacterial skin infection could be a cause. Yeast can also be a cause. Any fevers? I would see you doc for a check.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/12/2017

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