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I have read that with a boil u have to wash sheets every 2 days & towels daily. if boil not draining and not in contact w sheets is this necessary?

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No: If you have recurrent boils, it is good idea to take a course of antibiotics. If you are a teenager and above, take Cipro (ciprofloxacin) 500 mg twice daily for 10 days.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I have read that with a boil u have to wash sheets every 2 days & towels daily. if boil not draining and not in contact w sheets is this necessary?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. M. Jan answered

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