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How do people get boils?
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Infected follicles: Usually boils develop when an overgrowth of bacteria cause a pus filled lump --- the best treatment is to open and drain the boil.
Answered 12/30/2016
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Usually: It usually occurs in people who are overly susceptible to staph infection. It's an abscess. Usually get from other person with infection.
Answered 7/28/2016
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