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Sir, my mother is diabetic, she recently devloped red big patches filled with pus all over the body. can you please tell me what it is nd its cure?

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Infection: It could be staph or strep infection or pseudomonas. It could also be vasculitis or pemphigus. Take her to the dr.

Answered 3/16/2014

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