An abscess occurs when an infection causes a pocket of pus to develop. Abscesses can develop on the skin, in the mouth, or inside the body. Bacterial infections typically cause abscesses. Pus develops ...

Blocked airway. Mucus can form behind a tumor or foreign object in your windpipe and cause an abscess. If bacteria get into the mucus, the blockage stops you from coughing it out. Blood-borne causes.

A peritonsillar abscess is a bacterial infection that usually begins as a complication of untreated strep throat or tonsillitis. A pus-filled pocket forms near one of your tonsils. It can cause pain ...

Almost 90% of all anal abscesses are caused by blocked glands that become infected. The most common type of anal abscess is a perianal abscess, which typically appears as a painful swelling near the ...

A brain abscess is a localized collection of pus in the brain, often resulting from infections in nearby areas like the sinuses or ears. The classic triad of symptoms—fever, headache, and focal ...

Despite advances in imaging techniques, laboratory diagnostics, surgical interventions, and antimicrobial treatment, brain abscess remains a challenging clinical problem with substantial case fatality ...

A tooth abscess or a periapical abscess to be more precise is an infection that affects the tooth and may also affect the gums. Toothaches are always painful and especially a tooth abscess can be ...

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A skin abscess or boil is a bump on or below the skin’s surface. It may look like a pimple but larger and deeper under the skin. Abscesses usually contain pus or clear fluid and can appear anywhere on ...

An abscess in the brain of an otherwise healthy person is usually caused by bacterial infection. Fungal brain abscesses tend to occur in people with weakened immune systems. The infection will cause ...