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Are boils the same as staph?

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No: A boil is a skin infection. Staph is a type of bacteria. It is short for staphylococcus. Boils are most often caused by staph but they can be caused by other types of bacteria.

Answered 3/6/2018

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A member asked:

Are boils the same as staph?

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

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