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How to treat suspected infection in an old nipple piercing?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Med attention: I would have this medically evaluated. Nipple piercing infections can become chronic. Organisms can include anaerobes, staphylococcus aureus, group a streptococcus & pseudomonas. Surgical intervention is sometimes required.

Answered 3/8/2013

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