So when people get something that they think is a pimple that doesn't go away, its generally not a good idea to poke and to try drain it yourself, but to certainly follow up with a doctor, because sometimes, what we found with MRSA as opposed to other regular bacteria, is that they may require some systemic antibiotics instead of just, you know, a simple drainage procedure.

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But you're right, that if someone has HIV and they get a skin infection - if they see a pimple or a boil - and it doesn't go away, it gets redder, it gets - it grows very quickly, they should take some action and go see a doctor right away.

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You said a pimple, something like that, does that what it looks like when you first get it?

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