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:*Chronic [[S. aureus]] carrier state (nares, axillae, perineum) | :*Chronic [[S. aureus]] carrier state (nares, axillae, perineum) | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Risk Factors
Boils are most common in teenagers and young adults.
Common risk factors
- Chronic S. aureus carrier state (nares, axillae, perineum)
- Corticosteroid Rx
- Defects in neutrophil function – uncommon
- Diabetes
- Obesity