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What are the chances of an infected pimple on the nose causing brain infection?
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Well, the chance isn't quite zero, but it's close. You're at much higher risk of being struck by lightning. This assumes you have a normal immune system and no prior problems with aggressive or difficult to treat skin infections.
Answered 5/18/2022
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An infected pimple on the nose is superficial and most likely to drain out of the body rather than inwards. For that degree of bacterial exuberance I would expect fever and some fairly abnormal blood tests. For now, treat the superficial superficially, with warm water and soap (a shower is ideal).
Answered 5/17/2022
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