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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Effective measures for primary prevention of the boil include hand washing, antibacterial soaps, maintain proper hygiene (hand sanitizers, antiseptic washes), avoid close contact (homeless shelters, military, prisons).

Primary Prevention

Effective measures for primary prevention of the boil include:

• Hand washing
• Antibacterial soaps
• Maintain proper hygiene (hand sanitizers, antiseptic washes)
• Avoid close contact (homeless shelters, military, prisons)