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How can get you get a skin infection?

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

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Break in skin: Any break in the skin can allow bacteria in. Why do you ask?

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 5/6/2018

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A member asked:

How can get you get a skin infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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