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Would you be able to see evidence of a small infection, for instance, an infected blister or pimple, in a blood work up?

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Usually not: It is a very localised infection with a minimal body response. So typically blooc counts do not get affected, unlkess the pimple is part of some underlying prolem.

Answered 8/20/2015

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