Furunculosis

furunculosis /fu·run·cu·lo·sis/ (fu-rung?ku-lo´sis)

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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fu·run·cu·lo·sis (fy-rngky-lss)

n.

A skin condition characterized by the development of recurring boils.

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Furunculosis

A condition in which the patient suffers from recurrent episodes of boils.

Mentioned in: Boils

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furunculosis

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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anal furunculosis

see perianal fistula.

muzzle furunculosis

see nasal pyoderma.

salmonid furunculosis

caused by Aeromonas salmonicida; characterized by bacteremia, septicemia and sometimes accompanied by deep necrotic lesions on the sides and backs of fish.