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In carbunculosis, patient history reveals preexistent furunculosis. A complete blood count may reveal an elevated white blood cell count (leukocytosis).
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
The obvious skin lesion confirms folliculitis, furuncles, or carbuncles. Wound culture usually shows S. aureus. In carbuncles, patient history reveals preexistent furuncles. A complete blood count may show an elevated white blood cell count (leukocytosis).
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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