About The Medical Condition Carbuncle

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Carbuncle

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Carbuncle Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Carbuncle?

An infection of cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue that consists of a cluster of boils. Commonly, the causative agent is STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS. Carbuncles produce fever, leukocytosis, extreme pain, and prostration.

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