On its own, an abscess is not necessarily dangerous, but in severe cases, it can be. A respiratory infection is responsible for half of all retropharyngeal abscesses. Ear infections.

Breast abscesses are painful accumulations of pus that develop from untreated infections. It’s important to see a doctor right away if you think you have a breast abscess. Learn about causes ...

Peritonsillar abscesses form around the tonsils. They usually occur as a complication of tonsillitis and are often caused by the same bacteria. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of ...

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An abscess is a buildup of pus that can affect any part of the body. When a part of the body becomes infected, the immune system tries to fight it. White blood cells travel to the infected area ...

Peritonsillar abscess is a potentially life-threatening complication of acute tonsillitis. On occasion, peritonsillar abscess can extend to neck spaces and/or to the mediastinum. We describe a case of ...

A case report of a 36-year-old black homosexual man with right upper- and lower-quadrant abdominal pain is presented. When exploratory surgery for appendicitis was performed, an abscess, consistant ...