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What common bacteria or fungus are responsible for skin infections in the armpit?
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Common skin: bacterial ( staph aureeus) and fungal ( candidiasis) Certainly bacterial or fungal infection on the hands can spread to other parts of the body.
Answered 7/31/2015
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