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I have just seen a doctor and hays i have a few abcsess on my lips, how did i get these?

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Dr. James Sidman answered

Specializes in Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Consider MRSA: Mrsa (methicillin resistant staph aureus) is a common cause of multiple small abscesses. Viruses can do something similar. You should get these cultured so you know what you are dealing with.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 6/11/2015

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