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  2. Abscess - Wikipedia

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    An internal abscess is more difficult to identify and depend on the location of the abscess and the type of infection. General signs include pain in the affected area, a high temperature, and generally feeling unwell. [17] Internal abscesses rarely heal themselves, so prompt medical attention is indicated if such an abscess is suspected.

  3. Lemierre's syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Deep in the abscess, anaerobic bacteria can flourish. When the abscess wall ruptures internally, the drainage carrying bacteria seeps through the soft tissue and infects the nearby structures. Spread of infection to the nearby internal jugular vein provides a gateway for the spread of bacteria through the bloodstream.

  4. Phoenix abscess - Wikipedia

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    Phoenix abscesses are believed to be due to a changing internal environment of the root canal system during the instrumentation stage of root canal treatment, causing a sudden worsening of the symptoms of chronic periradicular periodontitis. [1]

  5. Incision and drainage - Wikipedia

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    For incisional abscesses, it is recommended that incision and drainage is followed by covering the area with a thin layer of gauze followed by sterile dressing.The dressing should be changed and the wound irrigated with normal saline at least twice each day. [4]

  6. Pelvic abscess - Wikipedia

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    Pelvic abscess is a collection of pus in the pelvis, typically occurring following lower abdominal surgical procedures, or as a complication of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), appendicitis, or lower genital tract infections. [1] Signs and symptoms include a high fever, pelvic mass, vaginal bleeding or discharge, and lower abdominal pain. [1]

  7. Caseous lymphadenitis - Wikipedia

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    Treatment Drainage of abscesses, chemical cauterization, removal of external lymph nodes, antibiotics Caseous lymphadenitis ( CLA ) is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis , that affects the lymphatic system , resulting in abscesses in the lymph nodes and internal organs .

  8. Brain infections in kids may be becoming more common, and ...

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    In particular, many of the children who developed abscesses (13 of the 18 Nevada patients) had been diagnosed with severe ear infections or sinus infections right before or had developed cold-like ...

  9. Anorectal disorder - Wikipedia

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    Surgical Therapy (for chronic fissures or when non-surgical therapy fails) : Anal Dilation, [8] Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy, Advancement Flaps, Fissurectomy. Anorectal Abscess and Fistula: Painful swelling, [5] Redness, Pain, [10] Bloody diarrhea, [11] an opening can point to a fistula, with or without drainage [5] with itchiness. [12]