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Symptoms of | Symptoms of boils include:<ref name=Boil(furuncle)> MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001474.htm August 1,2016 Accessed on August 10,2016</ref><ref name=boil>Stevens, Dennis L., et al. "Practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of skin and soft-tissue infections." Clinical Infectious Diseases 41.10 (2005): 1373-1406.</ref> | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[3]
Overview
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, family history of furunculosis, history of contact sports, history of close contact, and recent travel. Common symptoms of the boil include firm, red, and painful bump with pus filled head.[1][2][1]
History
Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include history of:[1]
- Immunosupression
- HIV
- Diabetes mellitus
- Chemotherapy
- Corticosteroid therapy
- Contact sports
- Recent travel
- Coexisting skin conditions
- Close contact (military, prisons, homeless shelters)
- Family members with furunculosis
Symtoms
Symptoms of boils include:[2][1]
More common symptoms
- Firm red painful bump
- Pus filled head on the bump which may spontaneously ooze
- Itching
Less common symptoms
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Swollen lymph nodes
Images
![Boil. [3]](/index.php/File:Furuncle_02.jpeg)
![150. [4]](/index.php/File:Flow_chart_on_diagnosis_and_treatment_of_furunculosis.jpg)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Stevens, Dennis L., et al. "Practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of skin and soft-tissue infections." Clinical Infectious Diseases 41.10 (2005): 1373-1406.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001474.htm August 1,2016 Accessed on August 10,2016
- ↑ Atlas Dermatology. Gross pathology Furuncle. [1] With permission from Dermatology Atlas
- ↑ Ibler KS, Kromann CB (2014). "Recurrent furunculosis - challenges and management: a review". Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 7: 59–64. doi:10.2147/CCID.S35302. PMC 3934592. PMID 24591845.