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Laboratory studies which is usually required for patients with boil(furuncle) are: | Laboratory studies which is usually required for patients with boil(furuncle) are: | ||
''' | '''Pus culture''' | ||
*Sample of pus from boil(furuncle) is sent for culture. | *Sample of pus from boil(furuncle) is sent for culture. | ||
:*''[[Staphylococcus aureus]] is the most common [[pathogen]] seen. However other types of [[bacteria]] may also be seen. | :*''[[Staphylococcus aureus]] is the most common [[pathogen]] seen. However other types of [[bacteria]] may also be seen. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
The Laboratory study which is usually required for patients with boil(furuncle) is pus culture.
Laboratory Studies
Laboratory studies which is usually required for patients with boil(furuncle) are:
Pus culture
- Sample of pus from boil(furuncle) is sent for culture.
- Staphylococcus aureus is the most common pathogen seen. However other types of bacteria may also be seen.