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'''Pus culture'''
'''Pus culture'''
*Sample of pus from boil(furuncle) may be sent for culture.
*Sample of pus from boil(furuncle) may be sent for culture.
:*''[[Staphylococcus aureus]] is the most common pathogen seen. However other types of bacteria may be the cause.
:*''[[Staphylococcus aureus]] is the most common pathogen seen. However other types of bacteria may be the cause.
 
'''Other laboratory findings'''
*The additional lab tests which can be ordered if associated with recurrent furunculosis and risk factors.


==References==
==References==

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Pus culture

  • Sample of pus from boil(furuncle) may be sent for culture.
  • Staphylococcus aureus is the most common pathogen seen. However other types of bacteria may be the cause.

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