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Furunculosis
Definition 1
A skin condition that is characterized by recurring furuncles, lesions primarily caused by staphylococcus aureus infection of the hair follicles and surrounding skin. Furunculosis occurs more frequently in persons with immune systems disorders than in the general population. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
An infection where furuncles are present over a period of weeks to months. Species of STAPHYLOCOCCUS are usually the causative agents. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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