Diagnosis

The document discussed various skin infections, focusing on carbuncles, which were typically caused by Staphylococcus aureus infections of interconnected pilosebaceous units. Treatment involved incision, drainage, warm compresses, and systemic antibiotics targeting S. aureus. It also covered folliculitis, furuncles, and hot tub folliculitis, detailing their causes, symptoms, and treatments. Community-acquired MRSA was noted for affecting young, healthy individuals and required different antibiotic treatments compared to nosocomial MRSA. The document emphasized the importance of addressing nasal colonization in patients with recurrent infections to prevent further occurrences.