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==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
The gold standard laboratory study for the diagnosis of boils is by [[pus]] culture. Other non-specific laboratory findings may also be observed. Laboratory findings supporting the diagnosis of furuncles include: | The gold standard laboratory study for the diagnosis of boils is by [[pus]] culture. Other non-specific laboratory findings may also be observed. Laboratory findings supporting the diagnosis of furuncles include: | ||
<ref>Boils(furuncle).MedlinePlus(2016).https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001474.htm Accesses on August 11,2016</ref> | <ref>Boils(furuncle).MedlinePlus(2016).https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001474.htm Accesses on August 11,2016</ref><br> | ||
'''Culture and Sensitivity''' | '''Culture and Sensitivity''' | ||
*''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]'' growth is most commonly seen. However, other types of [[bacteria]] may also be seen. | *''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]'' growth is most commonly seen. However, other types of [[bacteria]] may also be seen. | ||
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*[[C-reactive protein]] and [[Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate]] | *[[C-reactive protein]] and [[Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate]] | ||
:*Raised in [[subacute]] and [[chronic]] [[infection]] | :*Raised in [[subacute]] and [[chronic]] [[infection]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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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. Other non-specific laboratory findings may also be observed. Laboratory findings supporting the diagnosis of furuncles include:
[1]
Culture and Sensitivity
- 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
Blood Analysis
- Raised white blood cell count
References
- ↑ Boils(furuncle).MedlinePlus(2016).https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001474.htm Accesses on August 11,2016