A dental or tooth abscess is a buildup of pus that forms inside the teeth or gums. An abscess is usually caused by a bacterial infection that is often due to poor dental hygiene. An abscess can be ...

One month ago, a 63-year-old woman was treated for a dental abscess on her right lower jaw. Resolution was achieved with oral penicillin. However, a small red bump appeared on the overlying skin.

While an infected hangnail is common and can become painful, you can often take care of it with home remedies. You also can prevent hangnails with good nail hygiene and reduce how often you get ...

A tooth abscess occurs when a decayed or broken tooth fills with pus and infected material. It can cause pain and swelling in the mouth and surrounding areas.

You may notice draining of fluid or pus from your infected foot if you have an abscess. An infected ingrown toenail can cause a pus-filled pocket to form under your skin at the side of your toenail.

One smal suture for man… DRAINING an infected abscess on Earth is a straightforward procedure. On a spaceship travelling to the moon or Mars, it could kill everyone on board. Blood and bodily ...

A persistent abscess that does not respond to initial treatment may indicate co-infection with other bacteria, such as Actinomyces actinomycetemcomitans, ß-lactamase producing Bacteroides ...

A Bartholin’s abscess occurs when bacteria enters a Bartholin’s cyst. Treatment includes draining, marsupialization, and surgery. Learn more here.