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My 9 y/o has had a pimple on his nose for 3 days. how can i tell if it is a pimple or skin infection like mrsa?
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Pimple: A staph infection (MRSA) will cause increased redness spreading from the initial lesion, swelling, and a possible abscess under the skin (a pus pocket). If it is small and not spreading, the chance of a MRSA infection is much less.
Answered 1/5/2019
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