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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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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.
Answered 6/11/2015
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