Hospital furunculosis
Encyclopedia
Hospital furunculosis is a cutaneous
condition that can be epidemic in the hospital
setting, characterized histopathologically by a deep abscess
with both lymphocytes and neutrophils.
Skin
-Dermis:The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain. The dermis is tightly connected to the epidermis by a basement membrane. It also harbors many Mechanoreceptors that provide the sense of touch and heat...
condition that can be epidemic in the hospital
Hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Hospitals often, but not always, provide for inpatient care or longer-term patient stays....
setting, characterized histopathologically by a deep abscess
Abscess
An abscess is a collection of pus that has accumulated in a cavity formed by the tissue in which the pus resides due to an infectious process or other foreign materials...
with both lymphocytes and neutrophils.