10 Bacterial Infection Symptoms
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Skin Symptoms
When bacteria enter the body through openings in the skin, such as cuts or insect bites, bacterial infections may develop. Some infections may cause skin inflammation, pain, redness and swelling. Others may cause rashes, boils or blisters. These skin lesions may be filled with pus.
While antibiotics may be effective in treating these bacterial infection symptoms, preventive measures may help people avoid infection. Frequent, thorough handwashing, keeping lesions clean and covered and avoiding sharing personal items may help prevent bacterial skin infections.7‘Staph Infections.’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 6 May 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/staph-infections/symptoms-causes/syc-20356221
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