It is actually a boil , but one that has more than one focus of infection, i.e., involves several follicles or ducts.
Carbuncles occur more often in men because of their more extensive body hair growth.
The infection is treated by applying antibiotics systemically and directly to the lesion and by incision and drainage at the proper time. Listing from Electric Library , a pay service. No relevant pictures or maps found. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Copyright 2000, Columbia University Press. Copyright 2001 Infonautics Corporation .