Abdominal Abscesses
An abscess is a pocket of pus, usually caused by a bacterial infection. Computed tomography (CT) or another imaging test can distinguish an abscess from other problems. Treatment involves draining pus from the abscess and taking ... [... more]
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National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
An infection inside the tip of the finger can form an enclosed pocket of pus (or abscess) that is very painful as it expands. A felon is a fingertip abscess deep in the palm side of the finger. It usually is caused by bacterial infection, but a ... [... more]
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American Academy of Otolaryngology _ Head and Neck Surgery
The peritonsillar space lies between each tonsil and the wall of the throat. An infection can cause a pus-filled swelling (abscess) to develop in this space. Peritonsillar abscesses, also called quinsy, usually occur as a complication of ... [... more]
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What is renal abscess?
What happens when bacteria invade a health kidney? The following information should help explain why timely evaluation and proper management are critical for best outcomes. An abscess is a localized collection of pus in a hollow area formed by ... [... more]
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Treating the infection with antibiotics
A brain abscess is a collection of pus enclosed in the brain tissue, caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. A brain abscess can develop as a complication of an infection, trauma or surgery. They are rare, although people with weakened immune ... [... more]
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NCID Website Has Been Retired
The National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID) has been officially reorganized: its former divisions and programs have been realigned into multiple national centers. As a result, the website of the former NCID has been retired. For infectious ... [... more]
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Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease Institute
The Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic was ranked second in the nation in the U.S. News & World Report 2007 Best Hospitals Survey. Learn more about the Digestive Disease Institute's Centers of Excellence, research and more. Cleveland ... [... more]
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Abscesses
In dogs, abscesses can form in several key areas. Subcutaneous abscesses, which are the most common, lie just below the skin and are caused by a traumatic wound or foreign body. Abscesses also can form around your pets teeth roots and anal sacs. ... [... more]
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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United States Department of Health and Human Services
Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: Do not eat peanut-containing products on the FDA recall list. If you are concerned about a product, call the phone number on the product packaging or ... [... more]
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