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Habif 9: Bacterial infections > Furunucles and carbuncles > Flashcards

Furunucles and carbuncles Flashcards

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Definition of a furnucle

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An abscess that exudes purulent material from a single opening

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Definition of a carbuncle

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Aggregate of infected follicles which drains through multiple openings. Found typically on areas with thick dermis (back, lateral thighs, back of neck)

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Tx of recurrent skin and soft tissue infections

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consider decolonizing if carrier of staph via intranasal mupirocin

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Habif 9: Bacterial infections (8 decks)

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