Which is Considered the Most Serious Staphylococcal Skin Infection

Question

Which is considered the most serious staphylococcal skin infection?
A) Tinea versicolor
B) Carbuncles
C) Folliculitis
D) Furuncles
E) Acne

Accepted Answer

Carbuncles are considered the most serious staphylococcal skin infection as they involve a deeper infection of multiple hair follicles and can lead to systemic spread and potential complications such as fever and sepsis. Tinea versicolor, folliculitis, furuncles, and acne are all caused by different pathogens and do not typically result in as serious or widespread infections as carbuncles.