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Can a skin biopsy determine if i have a std or viral infection and even somthing like scabies for a unknown lesion?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Unknown lesion: Yes a skin biopsy eould be in order.

Dr Davie agreed

Answered 5/15/2014

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