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Recurring abscesses since '12 told strep but treated as mrsa in hospital. recent one under arm, throat pain/restriction from clindomycin. could be mrs?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

See a dermatologist: for answers. Recurrent abscess could be strep or staph but you could also have a condition known as hidradenitis suppurtiva. See derm for answers and treatment options.

Answered 12/7/2014

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