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16 y/o. i've had a boil on my buttock for a few weeks, it is now hard, large and red. my lymph nodes have also swollen, i'm scared it could be mrsa.

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Dr. Buck Parker answered

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Recurrence: Sounds like it is just a recurrence of the boil. This does not mean it's MRSA necessarily. However, you should return to your doc for either antibiotics or a drainage procedure as soon as possible.

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Answered 11/21/2016

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A member asked:

16 y/o. i've had a boil on my buttock for a few weeks, it is now hard, large and red. my lymph nodes have also swollen, i'm scared it could be mrsa.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Buck Parker answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

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