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How to distinguish axillary lymphedenitis staph infection from intriginous yeast infection of armpit?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Staph infection: Usually presents with pus while fungal infection generally presents as red, scaly superficial skin patch or lesion. See ur dr for any concern. Take care!

Dr Melamud agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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