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An '''abscess''' is a pocket of [[pus]] that forms under the skin and can form almost anywhere in the body. When an area becomes [[infected]], the body's immune system tries to fight it by sending [[white blood cell]]s to the infected area, collecting within the damaged tissue and cause [[inflammation]]. During this process, pus forms. Pus is the buildup of fluid, living and dead white blood cells, dead tissue and bacteria or other foreign substances.

An '''abscess''' is a pocket of [[pus]] that forms under the skin and can form almost anywhere in the body. When an area becomes [[infection|infected]], the body's immune system tries to fight it by sending [[white blood cell]]s to the infected area, collecting within the damaged tissue and cause [[inflammation]]. During this process, pus forms. Pus is the buildup of fluid, living and dead white blood cells, dead tissue and bacteria or other foreign substances.

[[Bacteria]], [[virus]]es, [[parasite]]s and swallowed objects can all lead to abscesses. Skin abscesses are easy to detect; they are red, raised and painful. The afflicted would know by constant pain or tension around the abscess. Abscesses inside the body may not be obvious and can damage organs, including the [[brain]], [[lungs]] and others.

[[Bacteria]], [[virus]]es, [[parasite]]s and swallowed objects can all lead to abscesses. Skin abscesses are easy to detect; they are red, raised and painful. The afflicted would know by constant pain or tension around the abscess. Abscesses inside the body may not be obvious and can damage organs, including the [[brain]], [[lungs]] and others while dental abscesses can eat into the bone of the [[jaw]].

Treatment includes drainage and [[antibiotics]], though drainage is usually performed on abnormally large abscesses that may prevent full functionality of the being. Drainage should only be performed by a medical professional in a sterile environment, as the odor and amount of liquid drained can be overwhelming to the inexperienced.

Treatment includes drainage and [[antibiotics]], though drainage is usually performed on abnormally large abscesses that may prevent full functionality of the being. Drainage should only be performed by a medical professional in a sterile environment, as the odor and amount of liquid drained can be overwhelming to the inexperienced.

[[Category:Medical Terms]]

[[Category:Medical Terms]]