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What would cause a person's bellybutton to become very sore and leak bloody puss? i have gently cleaned the area with warm water.
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Infection?: Could have a boil or infection in there from an infected hair follice. Sounds likes something that needs to be looked at by an md and may need antibiotics.
Answered 3/3/2014
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