A peritonsillar abscess is a bacterial infection that usually begins as a complication of untreated strep throat or tonsillitis. A pus-filled pocket forms near one of your tonsils. It can cause pain ...

A gum abscess is a pocket of infection in the gums or the space between the teeth and the gums. Bacteria may reach the area due to a dental abscess or another oral hygiene issue, such as periodontitis ...

Every year between four and five million Americans suffer from chronic non-healing wounds, many caused by diabetes, poor circulation, pressure ulcers or other conditions. Proper wound care is ...

It isn’t just about popping, there is a certain procedure that needs to be followed in order to minimize scarring and prevent other infections (Shutterstock) Boils are generally not considered high ...

A retropharyngeal abscess is a life-threatening collection of pus that forms in the back of the throat. It typically develops when the lymph nodes behind your throat become infected. They may have ...

Blocked airway. Mucus can form behind a tumor or foreign object in your windpipe and cause an abscess. If bacteria get into the mucus, the blockage stops you from coughing it out. Blood-borne causes.

Boils result when the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus enter the skin and cause an infection. S. aureus live on the skin of many people and thrive in warm, moist areas, such as the groin and inner thigh ...

It isn’t just about popping, there is a certain procedure that needs to be followed in order to minimize scarring and prevent other infections (Shutterstock) Boils are generally not considered high ...