MRSA furunculosis is related to chronic skin boils.A furuncle is an infection of a hair follicle and the surrounding tissue. A carbuncle is a densely packed swarm of furuncles. MRSA carbuncles are a cluster of multiple infected hair follicles. A carbuncle will extend into the deeper layers of the skin. Both conditions are often the result of catching the PVL strain of MRSA which is thought to be more aggressive in attacking the skin of those colonized by the bacteria.
A carbuncle is a broad, red and hot nodule that drains pus through multiple openings. The patient will feel ill and may have a fever and fatigue. Carbuncles are often found in areas of thicker skin like the nape of the neck, the back, or the thighs.
They are usually treated with incision and drainage (I&D). This drains the pus away and allows the infection to heal from the inside out.
More information on other MRSA skin conditions below
What is an MRSA Boil?
What is MRSA Cellulitis?
What is an MRSA Abscess?
MRSA and Impetigo
What is MRSA Follicultis?
What is MRSA Erythema?
What is MRSA Eczema?
MRSA Carbuncle & Furuncles
What is MRSA?
What are the symptoms of MRSA?
How is MRSA treated?