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Abscess Causes
An abscess is a collection of pus in any part of the body that, in most cases, causes swelling and inflammation around it.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Abscesses occur when an area of tissue becomes infected and the body's immune system tries to fight it. White blood cells move through the walls of the blood vessels into the area of the infection and collect within the damaged tissue. During this process, pus forms. Pus is the buildup of fluid, living and dead white blood cells,...
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Abscess
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
An abscess is a cavity containing pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue, formed as a result of a localized infection.An abscess may develop, enlarge... Read more »
Perirenal abscess
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Perirenal abscess is a pocket of pus caused by an infection around one or both kidneys.Alternative NamesPerinephric abscessCauses, incidence, and... Read more »
Skin abscess
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A skin abscess is a collection of pus and infected material in or on the skin.Alternative NamesAbscess - skin; Cutaneous abscess; Subcutaneous... Read more »
Subareolar abscess
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A subareolar abscess is an abscess or growth on the areolar gland, which is located in the breast under or below the areola (colored area around... Read more »
Pyogenic liver abscess
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pyogenic liver abscess is a pus-filled area in the liver.Alternative NamesLiver abscess; Bacterial liver abscessCauses, incidence, and risk... Read more »
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