Pus forms when the immune system's white blood cells fight an infection. Pus can be different colors and may emit a foul odor if the infection is severe. Larger abscesses usually need to be drained ...

A tooth infection or “tooth abscess” is a collection of pus and bacteria that forms inside the tooth or gum. Without proper treatment, tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body, and this ...

The United States saw a 200% increase in brain abscesses in children in December 2022 following a surge in respiratory infections over the winter. Even with the increase, abscesses continue to be ...

After cases of brain abscesses in children reportedly tripled last year in southern Nevada, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating potential reasons for the spike. Dr.

A toothache that lingers is easy to dismiss, but sometimes, it signals something far more serious. Some dental infections may ...

From 01/2008 to 12/2019 all consecutive patients (≥ 12 years of age), who underwent surgical treatment at the University Hospital of Giessen for perianal abscess (i.e. surgical abscess drainage or ...

Clinicians have successfully used antibiotics and steroids, instead of an aerosol-generating procedure, to treat a COVID-19-positive man's peritonsillar abscess. Details were published on September 7 ...

Spinal infections are rare but can be deadly, so you need to get a proper diagnosis as soon as possible if you have spinal pain. Read on to learn more about what spinal infections are, the types of ...