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What causes boil? bro has boil near nipple area,undrwent surgery, o2 dropped. now has fever& o2, open wound. doc said need to clear infection first?
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Abscess: A boil is commonly known as an abscess. It usually presents as a a localized area or pus, bacteria and inflammatory cells that is walled off. Treatment includes antibiotics and sometimes surgery.
Answered 9/28/2016
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