Hot Tub Folliculitis: Diagnosis & Tests

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Hot Tub Folliculitis

Hot Tub Folliculitis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the infection diagnosed?

A healthcare provider may suspect hot tub folliculitis after taking a person's health history and doing a physical exam. The presence of skin lesions and obvious exposure to a hot tub or spa usually confirm the diagnosis.

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Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 07/13/01

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