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A member asked:
Is it possible to get bacterial meningitis from popping pimples?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See below: The bacterium staph. Aureus can cause bacterial meningitis (inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain & spinal cord) and is a common cause of skin infections. While broken skin can introduce bacteria into the blood stream, it is unlikely for bacterial meningitis to result from popping pimples. That being said, popping pimples can lead to scarring & skin infections... & isn't advised.
Answered 10/24/2017
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Not likely: Getting the winning ticket in powerball is probably more likely.
Answered 4/15/2015
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