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Have a boil on.my chin.and.the infection.has spreaded to.my cheek. i had mrsa a yr ago and was given prednisone a week ago 4 another ailment?
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Possible Infection: You should be evaluated, in person, for possible recurrence of MRSA infection. Prednisone can weaken your immune system and make you more prone to infections.
Answered 11/15/2016
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