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Can you get a staph infection from a popped pimple?

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Staph: Staph and other bacteria frequently take advantage of a disruption in skin integrity (a scratch , sore or puncture) and cause infection.

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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