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Boil in the roof of my mouth.wondering if there is a risk of infection to my brain. have boils all the time underarms and groin. ?
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Unlikely: The infection would have to be left untreated for a long time or be severely virulent to spread to the brain. Get it treated right awAy though
Answered 9/20/2015
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