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How can you safely get your cartilage pierced while having a staph infection?
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No, don't risk it.: That is not recommended as you'll risk getting a long tern problem. Some infections of cartilage, bones, deeper tissues can be difficult to eradicate and may require surgery (ies).
Answered 5/4/2013
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