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carbuncle |
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a cluster of boils, draining pus onto the skin. It is usually caused by bacterial infection, most commonly with Staphylococcus aureusorStreptococcus pyogenes, which can turn lethal. However, the presence of a carbuncle is actually a sign that the immune system is working.[1] The infection is contagious and may spread to other areas of the body, or other people; those living in the same residence may develop carbuncles at the same time. |
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http://www.ebi.ac.uk/efo/EFO_1000674 |
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Wikipedia:Carbuncle MedDRA:10007247 DOID:2176 |
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| definition |
a cluster of boils, draining pus onto the skin. It is usually caused by bacterial infection, most commonly with Staphylococcus aureusorStreptococcus pyogenes, which can turn lethal. However, the presence of a carbuncle is actually a sign that the immune system is working.[1] The infection is contagious and may spread to other areas of the body, or other people; those living in the same residence may develop carbuncles at the same time. |
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carbuncle |
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efo1:EFO_1000674 |
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carbuncle |
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| term editor |
Sirarat Sarntivijai |
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