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A member asked:
Had malaria 25 yrs ago 2 times,and suspected dle not diagnosed yet. is a cortisone injection for the itching of my bcg scar area in arm safe for me?
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Sure: Old malaria isn't exactly the sort of thing that will be exacerbated by cortisone. There may be a better Rx if that site is itchy, though.
Answered 6/26/2016
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