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==Natural History== | ==Natural History== | ||
*If left untreated, patients with boil(furuncle) may progress to develop [[carbuncle]], [[fever]] and [[lymphadenopathy]]. Most common complications of boils(furuncle) include [[scar]]ing and recurrence. Other rare complications are systemic infection with fever and [[abscess]] of [[spinal cord]], [[brain]], [[kidneys]] or other organs. | *If left untreated, patients with boil(furuncle) may progress to develop [[carbuncle]], [[fever]] and [[lymphadenopathy]]. Most common complications of boils(furuncle) include [[scar]]ing and recurrence. Other rare complications are [[systemic]] [[infection]] with [[fever]] and [[abscess]] of [[spinal cord]], [[brain]], [[kidneys]] or other organs. | ||
*Recurrent furunculosis is commonly caused by methicillin susceptible [[''staphylococcus aureus'']] however [[CA-MRSA]] is the leading cause of severe infection. | *[[Recurrent]] furunculosis is commonly caused by methicillin susceptible [[''staphylococcus aureus'']] however [[CA-MRSA]] is the leading cause of severe [[infection]]. | ||
==Complications== | ==Complications== | ||
* [[Abscess]] of the [[skin]], [[spinal cord]], [[brain]], [[kidneys]], or other organ | Complications to boil(furuncle) include: | ||
* [[Brain infection]] | *Permanent [[scar]]ring | ||
* [[Endocarditis]] | *Recurrence | ||
* [[Osteomyelitis]] | *[[Abscess]] of the [[skin]], [[spinal cord]], [[brain]], [[kidneys]], or other organ | ||
*[[Brain infection]] | |||
* [[Sepsis]] | *[[Endocarditis]] | ||
*[[Osteomyelitis]] | |||
*[[Sepsis]] | |||
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
* For most cases, | *For most cases, prognosis is generally good and a full recovery is expected. | ||
*It varies with underlying risk factors. | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Dermatology]] | [[Category:Dermatology]] | ||
[[Category:Infectious disease]] | [[Category:Infectious disease]] | ||
[[Category:Primary care]] | [[Category:Primary care]] | ||
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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
If left untreated, patients with boil(furuncle) may progress to develop carbuncle, fever and lymphadenopathy. Most common complications of boils(furuncle) include scaring and recurrence. Other complications are septicemia leading to abscess of spinal cord, brain, kidneys or other organs. Prognosis is generally good however it varies with underlying risk factors, if left untreated.
Natural History
- If left untreated, patients with boil(furuncle) may progress to develop carbuncle, fever and lymphadenopathy. Most common complications of boils(furuncle) include scaring and recurrence. Other rare complications are systemic infection with fever and abscess of spinal cord, brain, kidneys or other organs.
- Recurrent furunculosis is commonly caused by methicillin susceptible ''staphylococcus aureus'' however CA-MRSA is the leading cause of severe infection.
Complications
Complications to boil(furuncle) include:
- Permanent scarring
- Recurrence
- Abscess of the skin, spinal cord, brain, kidneys, or other organ
- Brain infection
- Endocarditis
- Osteomyelitis
- Sepsis
Prognosis
- For most cases, prognosis is generally good and a full recovery is expected.
- It varies with underlying risk factors.