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After i had a breast exam and they determined it was benign i began getting boils on the same breast is that normal?

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Staph?: It is possible that at some point you were in contact with staph. Be checked by your doctor and treat as advised. All the best.

Answered 5/17/2015

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A member asked:

After i had a breast exam and they determined it was benign i began getting boils on the same breast is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

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