Carbuncle
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For other uses, see Carbuncle (disambiguation).
A carbuncle is an abscess larger than a boil, usually with one or more openings draining pus onto the skin. It is usually caused by bacterial infection. It is treated by drainage of the carbuncle, once it begins to "point" (begin to open to the surface), along with administration of antibiotics.
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