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Skin Bacterial Infection of Skin 91976a17

Most common infecting organism responsible for boils on face is-

A
Streptococcus
B
Staphylococcus
C
Pseudomonas
D
None of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Ans is 'b' i.e. Staphylococcus * Boils anywhere in the body are most commonly caused by staphylococcus.Common bacterial infection of skin (pyoderma)1) By staphylococcus aureus - Bullous impetigo, impetigo contagiosa, Ecthyma, Supetficial and deep folliculitis (boils), Furuncle, Carbuncle.2) By streptococcus pyogenes - Impetigo contagiosa, Ecthyma, Erysipelas, Cellulitis.* Impetigo contagiosa, and ecthyma are caused by both staphylococci and streptococci.

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