CARBUNCULOSIS- A CASE REPORT
*Anusreeraj R. S., Ayisha Jasmine K., Arya U. S., Akshara S. Kumar
ABSTRACT
A Carbuncle is an infection of the skin that may be filled with pus. The infection usually occur deep with in your skin and involves that hair follicles. It is also called a stap skin infection. If it is occur more than one area at time it is called as Carbunculosis (figure no.1). This condition can cause permanent skin scaring (figure no.2). It is mostly affected by staphylococcus aureus. The aim of this case report is to provide our experience on carbunculosis in diabetics. Here, we are discussing a 66 year old male patient with carbunculosis.
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