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Updated CKS Topic: Boils, carbuncles, and staphylococcal carriage

Source: Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS)

Date published: 08/03/2011 13:53

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by: Nicola Pocock

This CKS topic covers the management of boils and carbuncles, and the management of staphylococcal carriage. The target audience is healthcare professionals working within the NHS in England, and providing first contact or primary health care.

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