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What (who) is Abscess - definition

LOCALIZED COLLECTION OF PUS THAT HAS BUILT UP WITHIN THE TISSUE OF THE BODY
Pustular; Abcess; Abscesses; Abces; Skin Abscess; Cutaneous abscess; Abcesses; Absess; Phagadenic abscess; Subdural abscess; Skin abscess; Incisional abscess; Sterile abscess; Gum abscess; Impostume
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Abscess         
·noun A collection of pus or purulent matter in any tissue or organ of the body, the result of a morbid process.
abscess         
(abscesses)
An abscess is a painful swelling containing pus.
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abscess         
n.
Sore, ulcer, fester, imposthume, pustule, gathering, boil.

Wikipedia

Abscess

An abscess is a collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the body. Signs and symptoms of abscesses include redness, pain, warmth, and swelling. The swelling may feel fluid-filled when pressed. The area of redness often extends beyond the swelling. Carbuncles and boils are types of abscess that often involve hair follicles, with carbuncles being larger.

They are usually caused by a bacterial infection. Often many different types of bacteria are involved in a single infection. In many areas of the world, the most common bacteria present is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Rarely, parasites can cause abscesses; this is more common in the developing world. Diagnosis of a skin abscess is usually made based on what it looks like and is confirmed by cutting it open. Ultrasound imaging may be useful in cases in which the diagnosis is not clear. In abscesses around the anus, computer tomography (CT) may be important to look for deeper infection.

Standard treatment for most skin or soft tissue abscesses is cutting it open and drainage. There appears to be some benefit from also using antibiotics. A small amount of evidence supports not packing the cavity that remains with gauze after drainage. Closing this cavity right after draining it rather than leaving it open may speed healing without increasing the risk of the abscess returning. Sucking out the pus with a needle is often not sufficient.

Skin abscesses are common and have become more common in recent years. Risk factors include intravenous drug use, with rates reported as high as 65% among users. In 2005, in the United States, 3.2 million people went to the emergency department for an abscess. In Australia, around 13,000 people were hospitalized in 2008 with the condition.

Examples of use of Abscess
1. He underwent surgery after doctors discovered the abdominal abscess, but did not survive.
2. Each day the plot thickens and, like an abscess, the crisis flares.
3. In 2004 he had to undergo emergency abdominal surgery after reportedly suffering a ruptured stomach abscess.
4. A large abscess then formed which put pressure on her spinal cord and paralysed her.
5. It may cause abscess or swelling that may lead to blood poisoning.