Carbuncle Symptoms, Causes & More
Article Sources
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Prevention
There are a few measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of contracting a carbuncle. If there is close contact with a person who has an infection or carbuncle, it is best to avoid coming into close contact with them.
Keep any cuts or abrasions covered with a plaster or a bandage until they heal. Keeping hands germ-free through constant washing with a gentle soap or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is also the best way to protect against any bacterial infection.
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