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A member asked:

I have a furuncle. does this mean i have staph?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Furuncle: Indeed, the bacteriologic cause of most furuncles is staphylococcus aureus.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Likely: Staph is a common bacterium causing abscess of hair follicles.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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