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  2. Pus - Wikipedia

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    Pus is an exudate, typically white-yellow, yellow, or yellow-brown, formed at the site of inflammation during infections, regardless of cause. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] An accumulation of pus in an enclosed tissue space is known as an abscess , whereas a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis is known as a pustule , pimple or spot.

  3. Blister - Wikipedia

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    Sometimes, the skin will blister when it comes into contact with a cosmetic, detergent, solvent, or other chemical such as nickel sulfate, Balsam of Peru, [9] or urushiol (poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac). [10] This is known as contact dermatitis. Blisters can also develop as a result of an allergic reaction to an insect bite or sting.

  4. Exudate - Wikipedia

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    This kind of exudate is consistent with more severe infections, and is commonly referred to as pus. Fibrinous exudate is composed mainly of fibrinogen and fibrin. It is characteristic of rheumatic carditis, but is seen in all severe injuries such as strep throat and bacterial pneumonia. Fibrinous inflammation is often difficult to resolve due ...

  5. Gram stain - Wikipedia

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    Gram negative Neisseria gonorrhoeae and pus cells. Gram-negative bacteria generally possess a thin layer of peptidoglycan between two membranes (diderm). [26] Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is the most abundant antigen on the cell surface of most gram-negative bacteria, contributing up to 80% of the outer membrane of E. coli and Salmonella. [27]

  6. Boil - Wikipedia

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    Boils are bumpy, red, pus-filled lumps around a hair follicle that are tender, warm, and painful. They range from pea-sized to golf ball-sized. A yellow or white point at the center of the lump can be seen when the boil is ready to drain or discharge pus. In a severe infection, an individual may experience fever, swollen lymph nodes, and ...

  7. Comedo - Wikipedia

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    [3] [4] Infection causes inflammation and the development of pus. [2] Whether a skin condition classifies as acne depends on the number of comedones and infection. [4] Comedones should not be confused with sebaceous filaments. Comedo-type ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is not related to the skin conditions discussed here. DCIS is a noninvasive ...

  8. My Life As a Homeless Man in America - AOL

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    Lane sometimes gets us a room for a night or two at a chain hotel on Route 1. The last time we did this, I arrived first with Lily on a leash. The looks on the faces of the women behind the desk ...

  9. Pleurisy - Wikipedia

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    Sometimes the fluid contains thick pus or blood clots, or it may have formed a hard skin or peel. This makes it harder to drain the fluid. To help break up the pus or blood clots, the doctor may use the chest tube to put certain medicines into the pleural space. These medicines are called fibrinolytics. If the pus or blood clots still do not ...