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What Causes Abscess?
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An abscess may develop, enlarge or subside, depending on whether microorganisms or leukocytes (white blood cells) gain the upper hand in any one of a number of locations in the body. Abscesses may develop in any organ and in the soft tissues beneath the skin in any area.
Common sites include the breast, gums and peri-rectal area. Rarer sites include the liver and the brain. Common...
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Abscess
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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... Read more »
Pyogenic liver abscess
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Pyogenic liver abscess is a pus-filled area in the liver.Alternative NamesLiver abscess; Bacterial liver abscessCauses, incidence, and risk... Read more »
Perirenal abscess
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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
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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
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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 »
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