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Is a boil contagious?

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Staph infection : generally not contagious, but close skin contact may transmit infection, for example if you use razor blade to shave infected area you may transmitted to other body parts like your axilla, also do not share towels or washcloths with other people

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/6/2017

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Dr. answered

Boil: it is an infection and if its discharging fluid or pus- it is contagious

Answered 12/14/2016

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