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Bookmark or Share- Abscesses - Infectious Diseases - Merck Manual Professional EditionAbscesses are collections of pus in confined tissue spaces, usually caused by bacterial infection. Symptoms include local pain, tenderness, warmth, and swelling (if abscesses are near the skin layer) or constitutional symptoms (if abscesses are deep). Imaging is often necessary for diagnosis of deep abscesses.
- Abscess: Causes, Symptoms, Tests, and Treatment - WebMDPainful and warm to touch, abscesses can show up any place on your body. The most common sites on the skin in your armpits (axillae), areas around your anus and vagina (Bartholin gland abscess),...
- Skin Abscess: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - HealthlineWhat Causes a Skin Abscess? A skin abscess is a bump within or below the skin’s surface. It is usually full of pus, painful, and may feel thick and swollen. This is typically caused by a bacterial...
- Abscess: Types, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland ClinicAbscesses are pockets of pus that can occur anywhere on your body. Skin abscesses are common. You may be able to treat a skin abscess at home with warm compresses.
- Skin abscess: Pictures, symptoms, causes, and treatmentSkin abscesses can occur anywhere on the body. They contain pus or clear fluid and typically do not pose a threat to a person’s health. Larger abscesses may require medical intervention, but...
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