Folliculitis, furuncles, and carbuncles are localized abscesses either in or around hair follicles. Which organism is the most common etiologic agent for all three infections?
a. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
b. Staphylococcus epidermidis
c. Escherichia coli
d. Staphylococcus aureus
D
S. aureus is the most common etiologic agent for all three infections. Members of the Entero-bacteriaceae family may also cause folliculitis. Outbreaks of folliculitis caused by P. aeruginosa have been reported to be associated with the use of whirlpools, swimming pools, and hot tubs.
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