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What Causes Recurrent Abscesses On Various Parts Of The Body?

My daughter went to Mozambique Africa for 3 months. While there she began getting abscesses on various parts of her body. Since returning home last week, she has gotten another one. She was prescribed 4 different antibiotics while in Africa. They obviously haven't gotten rid of the source, which we expect to be a parasite or staph infection. Once returning to the States, she had blood and stool tests done to check for parasites. All negative. Had a culture taken of an abscess to check for staph. Negative. I'm trying to find out how a person determines the source of these recurring abscesses so we can solve this problem.
Wed, 16 Sep 2015
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

She should consider seeing an infection control specialist.

They are doctors that specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of infections.

They should be able to help determine what is causing the repeated infections.

Your doctor should be able to refer her to one, or she can locate one in her area using healthgrades, zocdoc or webmd physician directory.

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What Causes Recurrent Abscesses On Various Parts Of The Body?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic She should consider seeing an infection control specialist. They are doctors that specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of infections. They should be able to help determine what is causing the repeated infections. Your doctor should be able to refer her to one, or she can locate one in her area using healthgrades, zocdoc or webmd physician directory. I hope this helps