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What causes boils and how to treat them?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Staph, strep: Recurrent skin abscesses (boils) usually are due to staphylococcus, sometimes streptococcus. You may be a carrier. Antibiotics can help. See a doctor. Good luck!

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Answered 5/8/2019

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