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What makes a boil contagious? is it only once it is draining?
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Infection with bacte: If it is not treated properly, it can come back. A course of antibiotics will help. Cipro (ciprofloxacin) 500 mg twice daily for 10 days will cure the infection.
Answered 6/24/2014
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