furunculosis

furunculosis
A condition marked by the presence of furuncles, often chronic and recurrent.

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fu·run·cu·lo·sis fyu̇-.rəŋ-kyə-'lō-səs n, pl -lo·ses -.sēz
1) the condition of having or tending to develop multiple furuncles
2) a highly infectious disease of various salmon and trout (genera Salmo and Oncorhynchus) and their relatives that is caused by a bacterium (Aeromonas salmonicida of the family Vibrionaceae)

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n.
the occurrence of several boil (furuncles) at the same time, usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection. Treatment includes thorough daily disinfection of the skin and incision (lancing), which may be more effective than antibiotic therapy. The urine should be checked for sugar.

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fu·run·cu·lo·sis (fu-rung″ku-loґsis) 1. the persistent sequential occurrence of furuncles over a period of weeks or months. 2. the simultaneous occurrence of a number of furuncles.

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