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Are some people more prone to getting skin abscess?
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Yes: Diabetic conditions or immune disorders can increase risks. Some people have unknown reasons with aggressive cystic acne or hidradenitis causing recurrent infections. Some resistant bacteria can be transmitted in families from one person to another.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: Certain genetically predisposing immune conditions can cause predisposition to abscesses.
Answered 10/1/2013
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