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Last month i got a round red sore on my upper arm. i applied bacitracin and it healed in a week. this month i have a similar sore on the other?
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Would treat again: If doesn't resolve or happens again then should get checked by doctor
Answered 8/16/2015
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Recurrent sore: You may have MRSA. Please see your doctor to get proper treatment.
Answered 8/18/2015
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