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I would like to know if anyone thinks this may be staph? i have pictures on file. i have had a small staph infection about 7 months ago.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Would encourage: You to consider using the individualized service with one of the dermatologists (there is a small user fee).

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

I would like to know if anyone thinks this may be staph? i have pictures on file. i have had a small staph infection about 7 months ago.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

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