What is another word for furunculosis?
Pronunciation: [fjˌʊ͡əɹənkjʊlˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA) 
Furunculosis is a medical condition referring to a bacterial infection of the hair follicle. Some synonyms for this term include:
1. Boil - a painful, pus-filled bump on the skin caused by a bacterial infection.
2. Carbuncle - a cluster of boils that may cause fever, fatigue, and discomfort.
3. Abscess - a localized collection of pus caused by infection.
4. Pustule - a small blister or pimple filled with pus.
5. Cellulitis - a bacterial skin infection that can spread rapidly, causing redness, swelling, and warmth.
6. Erysipelas - a type of skin infection caused by streptococcus bacteria and characterized by a painful, red rash.
7. Pyoderma - a skin infection that can cause pustules, sores, and scabs.
