Sort of: Boils contain bacteria. They are contagious in the sense that another person could become infected from the bacteria, especially if they have a weak immune system or have an open skin area …

Dec 14, 2016 · Staph infection : generally not contagious, but close skin contact may transmit infection, for example if you use razor blade to shave infec

More to the person: Who has them. Boils are not particularly contagious in that these usually do not spread from one person to an other. But the drainage from a boil can infect nearby hair follicles in the …

Mar 26, 2013 · Boil: There are bacteria in a boil that causes the infection. Normally a boil is not particularly contagious however if the pus from a boil got into a cut or break in the skin of another …

Are boils contagious? are there any circumstances in which a skin condition such as a boil can be contagious or are boils an internal issue? A doctor has provided 1 answer A member asked:

A member asked: Are boils contagious? are there any circumstances in which a skin condition such as a boil can be contagious or are boils an internal issue? A doctor has provided 1 answer Dr. Mark …

Aug 31, 2013 · How do boils spread? is it contagious before its popped? do they have to pop or would it go away if i just leave it alone? 2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers Dr. Martin Raff answered …

A member asked: When do boils stop being contagious? mine has now popped. no more discharge etc. still on antibiotics till monday next week. can i stop dressing it? A doctor has provided 1 answer Dr. …

A member asked: I have a boil like lump on leg small but hurts alot what is it do u think it's contagious are boils contagious before the pus comes out i'm scared ? 2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers …

Jan 5, 2019 · No,just contact: Sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis, gonorrhea/chlamydia, require intimate genital or oral contact between an infected person and a non-infected person. In contrast, …