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I have diabetes, am i more susceptible for staphylococcal infections?
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Yes: In fact, more suceptible to all infections. Viral, bacterial, fungal.
Answered 3/10/2012
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Yes : Diabetics who run high blood sugars are more susceptable to skin infections.
Answered 10/7/2012
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