Definition: A persistent skin infection marked by the presence of furuncles, often chronic and recurrent. In humans, the causative agent is various species of STAPHYLOCOCCUS. In salmonid fish (SALMONIDS), the pathogen is AEROMONAS SALMONICIDA.
consider also CARBUNCLE, also usually caused by Staph (but not malignant carbuncle which
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Other names Boils; Furunculoses; Furuncle; Furuncles