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... An abscess is a localized collection of pus in any part of the body, caused by an infection.
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Bacteria, viruses, parasites and swallowed objects can all lead to abscesses. Skin abscesses are easy to detect. They are red, raised and painful. Abscesses inside your body may not be obvious and can damage organs, including the brain, lungs and others.
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Abscess - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tooth abscess - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A tooth abscess or root abscess is pus enclosed in the tissues of the jaw bone at the tip of an infected tooth. Usually the abscess originates from a bacterial infection that has accumulated in th...
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Abscesses can develop in many parts of the body, but they usually involve the skin surface. Common sites affected include the armpits, groin, rectal area (perirectal abscess), the external vaginal area (Bartholin abscess), and along the tailbone (pilonidal abscess).
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What can be done to prevent abscesses? ... Hidradenitis suppurativa: This is a condition in which there are multiple abscesses that form under the armpits and often in the groin area. These areas are a result of local inflammation of the sweat glands.
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Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of Abscess ... Abscesses can be caused by minor breaks and punctures of the skin, obstruction of sweat glands and oil (sebaceous) glands, and inflammation of hair follicles. They contain dead cells, bacteria, and other debris, which causes inflammation and pain.
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Skin abscesses are fairly common. They occur when an infection causes pus and infected material to collect in the skin. ... Skin abscesses may occur after: ... Skin abscesses may occur anywhere on the body. They affect people of all ages.
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