USTIN, Texas - On a day when he hoped to avoid making any further news, George W. Bush faced questions yesterday about a large bandage on his right cheek.
Aides said it covered an infection, possibly a boil.
''I got a little infection, just an infection,'' Bush told reporters.
His communications director, Karen Hughes, said Bush noticed a red area on his face several days ago and had a doctor look at it.
''We're not certain what caused it. Maybe an ingrown hair,'' she said. ''It's a large bump.''
Hughes said the doctor recommended Bush take antibiotics and use heat compresses to drain the infection.
