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Posted on: 09/22/2005
Question
What causes a person who appears to be clean and have clean clothes to smell like a dead animal. This is no joke. The smell is consistent daily.
Answer
Often bacteria in the armpits and groin area can make the sweat and body fluid smell quite bad. It's really hard to say where this is coming from with the information you've given. You should address this more specifically with your doctor, who can give you more targeted advice.