6 Questions
What is the primary cause of furuncles?
Staphylococcus aureus
Which of the following is a possible complication of furuncles?
Phlegmon
What is the treatment for folliculitis?
Extraction of pilus and installation of antiseptic solution
Which of the following is a characteristic of hidradenitis?
Infiltration and suppuration phases
What is the difference between a furuncle and a carbuncle?
A carbuncle affects multiple hair follicles, while a furuncle affects a single hair follicle
Where do furuncles commonly occur?
Neck, face, and gluteal region
Study Notes
Acute Purulent Infections
- Occur in three main locations: hair follicles, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands
Folliculitis
- Acute inflammatory process in hair follicle, can be infectious or noninfectious
- Clinical signs: papule transformed into pustule
- Treatment: extraction of pilus and installation of antiseptic solution
- Possible complication: furuncles
Furuncle (Boil)
- Acute, pyogenic localized infection in hair follicle affecting the sebaceous gland and surrounding tissue
- Most often caused by Staphylococcus
- Usually found in: neck, face, and gluteal region
- Stages: infiltration, suppuration, necrosis, and granulation tissue
- Treatment: incision, evacuation, installation of antiseptics, and drainage
- Possible complications: abscess, phlegmon, and lymphangitis
Carbuncle
- Acute, pyogenic, deep-seated infection in several hair follicles affecting sebaceous glands and surrounding tissue
- Most often caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Commonly affected regions: neck, face, and gluteal region
- Stages: infiltration and suppuration
Hidradenitis
- Acute, pyogenic infection of sweat gland
- Mostly caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Most often occurs in: axilla
- Stages: infiltration and suppuration
This quiz covers the basics of acute purulent infections, including folliculitis and furuncles, their causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
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