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What are the symptoms of a staph infection on the penis? does it cause redness on glans and tiny red bumps? and can it spread internally?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Staph Infections: Yes. Of course. I am not sure why you have not gone to the doctor. This is not a kind of infection and not a place to just wait and let it get worse. Please get to your family doctor urgently.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 12/24/2018

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A member asked:

What are the symptoms of a staph infection on the penis? does it cause redness on glans and tiny red bumps? and can it spread internally?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Raff agreed

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