_____ are a collection of infected hair follicles that often occur on the back of the neck,the upper back,and lateral thighs.The lesions begin in the subcutaneous tissue and lower dermis as a formed mass that evolves into an erythematous,painful,edematous mass,which drains through many openings.
A) Erysipelas
B) Furuncles
C) Carbuncles
D) Boils

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The description matches with that of carbuncles, which are a collection of infected hair follicles. Erysipelas is a bacterial skin infection that affects the upper dermis and extends into the superficial cutaneous lymphatics. Furuncles and boils are similar and refer to a localized infection of a hair follicle or oil gland, but do not typically present as a collection of multiple infected follicles.

_____ Are a Collection of Infected Hair Follicles That Often