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==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
The laboratory | The gold standard laboratory study for the diagnosis of boils is by [[pus]] culture. | ||
<ref>Boils(furuncle).MedlinePlus(2016).https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001474.htm Accesses on August 11,2016</ref> A sample of pus from the furuncle is sent for culture and sensitivity and may reveal: | |||
*''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]'' growth is most commonly seen. However, other types of [[bacteria]] may also be seen. | |||
A sample of pus from the furuncle is sent for culture and sensitivity | *Results of sensitivity helps to guide the antibiotic regimen to be used | ||
*''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]'' is | |||
*Results of sensitivity helps to guide the antibiotic regimen to be used | |||
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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 gold standard laboratory study for the diagnosis of boils is by pus culture.
Laboratory Findings
The gold standard laboratory study for the diagnosis of boils is by pus culture. [1] A sample of pus from the furuncle is sent for culture and sensitivity and may reveal:
- Staphylococcus aureus growth is most commonly seen. However, other types of bacteria may also be seen.
- Results of sensitivity helps to guide the antibiotic regimen to be used
References
- ↑ Boils(furuncle).MedlinePlus(2016).https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001474.htm Accesses on August 11,2016