The #Furuncle is caused by Staphylococcus aureus. It is tran | Figure 1

ReginaldoCastro

Internal Medicine

The #Furuncle is caused by Staphylococcus aureus. It is transmitted by contact with asymptomatic carriers, people with purulent lesion or auto infection. The furuncle is a infection hair follicles and sebaceous glands. The furuncle can cause scar. The treatment is done with erythromycin 30-40mg/Kg per day 6/6 hours or tetracycline 20/40mg/Kg per day 6/6 hours. Topic treatment with neomycin. What is the differential diagnosis? What is the difference among furunculosis and antrax?

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