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What is the primary cause of furuncle and furunculosis?
What is the primary cause of furuncle and furunculosis?
- Diabetes mellitus
- Vitamin deficiency
- Weakening of the body's protective forces
- Skin contamination and microtrauma (correct)
How does infection enter the body to cause furuncle and furunculosis?
How does infection enter the body to cause furuncle and furunculosis?
- Through damaged skin (cracks, scratches) (correct)
- Through ingestion of contaminated food
- Through direct contact with an infected person
- Through the respiratory system
What is the clinical presentation of furuncle at the initial stage?
What is the clinical presentation of furuncle at the initial stage?
- A painless red bump on the skin
- A dry, scaly patch of skin
- A blister filled with clear fluid
- A pustule with a small inflammatory infiltrate in the form of a nodule (correct)
What plays a significant role in the occurrence of furuncles and furunculosis?
What plays a significant role in the occurrence of furuncles and furunculosis?
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What term is used for multiple furuncles?
What term is used for multiple furuncles?
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