In severe cases, it can result in tooth loss. A periodontal abscess is an accumulation of pus within the gums surrounding a tooth. They are an immune system response to infection. A periodontal ...

cDirectorate of Infection, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK dDepartment of Paediatric Infectious Diseases, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK eRespiratory Unit ...

An urgent computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen and pelvis revealed a liver abscess in segment V and a prostate abscess (Figure 1). No physical examination findings indicated meningitis or ...

OBJECTIVE: Treatment of perianal abscesses requires prompt surgical drainage and antimicrobial therapy. However, we should encourage the selective use of antimicrobial agents on a case-by-case basis, ...

When these pouches become inflamed, pain, bloating, and the potential for more serious complications like abscesses, obstructions, and perforations may occur. Diverticulosis is common ...

Symptoms include abscesses, which are lumps in the skin that contain pus. HS may also appear in other body parts, such as the armpits and the skin under the breasts. While researchers do not fully ...

Some, like encephalitis, involve the entire brain, while others are localized to one part of the brain, such as an abscess. Each requires immediate treatment to avoid potentially severe nerve injury.