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Also known as Carbuncle, and furuncle of buttock, Carbuncle ,and furuncle of face, carbuncle, and furuncle of any part of face except eye, carbuncle, and furuncle of foot, carbuncle, and furuncle of gluteal region, carbuncle, and furuncle of hand, carbuncle, and furuncle of leg except foot, carbuncle, and furuncle of neck

A carbuncle is a cluster of boils caused by bacterial infection, most commonly with Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. The presence of a carbuncle is a sign that the immune system is active and fighting the infection. The infection is contagious and may spread to other areas of the body, or other people; those living in the same residence may develop carbuncles at the same time. In the early 21st century, infection involving methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become more common.

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Carbuncle
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Carbuncle on buttock of a diabetic person
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Dermatology

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Subclass of
pyoderma
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Carbuncle on buttok.JPG
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health specialty
infectious diseases
Commons category
Carbuncles
ICD-9-CM
680.8
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