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A member asked:
My father has an infected boil on his bad, it's causing him severe pain, could this be staph infection?
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Yes, it can: Any skin lesion that is causing severe pain should be shown to a dermatologist right away. If a dermatologist is not available, see your primary care doctor or go to the er.
Answered 9/28/2016
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