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What causes multiple boils in the armpit and how to treat it?
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Infected sweat gland: (s) also know as hidradenitis or with pustule formation, hidradenitis suppurativa. Requires exam and aggressive antibiotic therapy asap to rule out MRSA.
Answered 5/11/2019
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