Carbuncle

Carbuncle

Definition

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.

Also known as carbuncle and furuncle of buttock, carbuncle and furuncle of face — per MONDO

Also identified as