Furunculosis
Furunculosis is an infection where furuncles are present over a period of weeks to months. Species of Staphylococcus aureus are usually the causative agents. Furunculosis is systemic in nature as it travels through the bloodstream and affects all parts of the body, especially the vital organs. The rapid multiplication of bacteria in the bloodstream causes smaller blood vessels to rupture allowing the bacteria to spread to surrounding tissue. When allowed to advance to this stage, the disease is always fatal.
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