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What causes bacteria under your armpits? & is it treatable?
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Normal flora: We all have many different kinds of bacteria all over our bodies (integument or skin and mucous membranes). They are called normal bacterial flora and you cannot get rid of them and would not want to. If you have an infection under your armpit this can be treated by your doctor, usually without much difficulty.
Answered 12/22/2019
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