A furuncle may begin as a benign-looking bump on your skin, like a pimple. However, as the infection worsens, the boil can become hard and painful.
The boil contain… 展开

Bacteria typically cause a furuncle, the most common being Staphylococcus aureus — which is why furuncles can also be called staph infections. S. aureus normally resides … 展开

Many people don’t need to see a doctor for treatment unless a boil remains large, unruptured, or very painful for more than 2 weeks. Usually, a furuncle will already have drained and beg… 展开

Sepsis
Bacteremia is an infection of the bloodstream that may occur after having a bacterial infection, such as a furuncle. If untreated, it can … 展开

Prevent furuncles through good personal hygiene. If you do have a staph infection, here are some tips to try to prevent the infection from spreading:
•Wash your han… 展开