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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. Anorectal abscess - Wikipedia

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    Anorectal abscess (also known as an anal/rectal abscess or perianal/perirectal abscess) is an abscess adjacent to the anus. [1] Most cases of perianal abscesses are sporadic, though there are certain situations which elevate the risk for developing the disease, such as diabetes mellitus, Crohn's disease, chronic corticosteroid treatment and others.

  5. Skin and skin structure infection - Wikipedia

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    [4] [needs update] Uncomplicated SSSIs included "simple abscesses, impetiginous lesions, furuncles, and cellulitis." [ 4 ] Complicated SSSIs included "infections either involving deeper soft tissue or requiring significant surgical intervention, such as infected ulcers, burns, and major abscesses or a significant underlying disease state that ...

  6. Anal fistula - Wikipedia

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    Anal fistula is a chronic abnormal communication between the anal canal and the perianal skin. [1] An anal fistula can be described as a narrow tunnel with its internal opening in the anal canal and its external opening in the skin near the anus. [2]

  7. How to Prevent and Treat Hemorrhoids, According to Doctors - AOL

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    Common symptoms of hemorrhoids include itching, bleeding, and rectal pain. Read More : The Best Way to Treat Insomnia Internal hemorrhoids can be uncomfortable but aren't typically very painful.

  8. Liver abscess - Wikipedia

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    A large pyogenic liver abscess presumed to be the result of appendicitis. There are several major forms of liver abscess, classified by cause: [3] Pyogenic liver abscess, which is most often polymicrobial, accounts for 80% of hepatic abscess cases in the United States. Amoebic liver abscess due to Entamoeba histolytica accounts for 10% of cases ...

  9. 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 ...