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I have a furuncle. does this mean i have staph?
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Furuncle: Indeed, the bacteriologic cause of most furuncles is staphylococcus aureus.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Likely: Staph is a common bacterium causing abscess of hair follicles.
Answered 3/26/2013
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