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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
History
A detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include:
- History of immunosupression
- History of contact sports
- Family history of furunculosis
- History of recent travel
- History of coexisting skin conditions
- History of close contact(military,prisons,homeless shelters)
Symtoms
Symptoms of boil(furuncle) include:[1]
More common symptoms
- Firm red painful bump
- Pus filled head on the bump which may spontaneously ooze
Less common symptoms
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Swollen lymph nodes
Images
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References
- ↑ MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001474.htm August 1,2016 Accessed on August 10,2016
- ↑ Atlas Dermatology. Furuncle http://www.atlasdermatologico.com.br/disease.jsf?diseaseId=12 With permission from Dermatology Atlas