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A carbuncle is a coalescence of interconnected furuncles that drain through a number of points on the
The most common cause of furuncles and carbuncles is coagulase-positive S aureus. Cultures should be obtained from all suppurative lesions.
Treatment of Carbuncles
Warm compresses and cleansing.
Dicloxacillin (Pathocil) 500 mg PO qid for
Manipulation and surgical incision of skin infections, cellulitis, superficial folliculitis, impetigo early lesions should be avoided, because these maneuvers may cause local or systemic skin infections, cellulitis, superficial folliculitis, impetigo extension. However, when the lesions begin to suppurate and become fluctuant, drainage may skin infections, cellulitis, superficial folliculitis, impetigo be
Draining lesions should be covered with carbuncle