Author: Anthony P. Tvaryanas

Source: Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, Volume 75, Number 11, November 2004 , pp. 1005-1008(4)

Publisher: Aerospace Medical Association

Abstract:

Tvaryanas AP. Cases from the aerospace medicine residents’ teaching file: furunculosis. Aviat Space Environ Med 2004; 75:1005–1008.

A case is presented of an aviator with frequent dermatologic lesions concerning for recurrent furunculosis that was caused by community-acquired methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. The presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and aeromedical disposition of recurrent furunculosis are discussed.

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Publication date: 2004-11-01

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