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Thus, presenting the most recent findings in the study of bacterial infections in relation to hidradenitis suppurativa was the objective of this review. Methods: The presented article is a narrative review. The PubMed and Scopus databases were searched for articles applicable to this review. All types of study design were included in this review. Results: Among reported infections in patients with HS, Fournier\u2019s gangrene, osteomyelitis, Clostridium difficile infection, and biofilm were significant. Attention should also be paid to post-procedural infections. Conclusions: A wide range of bacterial infections, from localized purulent infections to serious systemic consequences, can affect patients with HS. Comorbid diseases like diabetes mellitus and obesity change the cutaneous microbiota and produce a pro-inflammatory systemic milieu, which makes the disease more severe and makes HS patients more susceptible to infections. 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