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  1. Anal abscess; Rectal abscess; Perirectal abscess; Perianal abscess; Gland abscess; Abscess - anorectal ... Common causes of anorectal abscess include: Blocked glands in the anal area Infection of an anal fissure Sexually transmitted infection (STD) Trauma Deep rectal abscesses ...
  2. Abscess - skin; Cutaneous abscess; Subcutaneous abscess; MRSA - abscess; Staph infection - abscess ... Skin abscesses are common and affect people of all ages. They occur when an infection causes pus to collect ...
  3. Periapical abscess; Dental abscess; Tooth infection; Abscess - tooth; Dentoalveolar abscess; Odontogenic abscess ... A tooth abscess may form if there is tooth decay . It may also occur when a tooth is broken, chipped, or ...
  4. Abscesses are filled with pus and can occur anywhere on your body. They can be painful. Learn about types of abscesses and how they are treated. ... An abscess is a pocket of pus. You can get an abscess almost anywhere in your body. When an ...
  5. Liver abscess; Bacterial liver abscess; Hepatic abscess ... There are many possible causes of liver abscesses, including: Abdominal infection, such as appendicitis , diverticulitis , or a perforated bowel Infection in the blood Infection of the tubes draining bile (bile ducts) ...
  6. Abscess - brain; Cerebral abscess; CNS abscess ... Brain abscesses commonly occur when bacteria or fungi infect part of the brain. As a result, swelling and irritation ( ...
  7. Abscess - areolar gland; Areolar gland abscess; Breast abscess - subareolar ... Subareolar abscess is caused by a blockage of the small glands or ducts below the skin of the areola. ...
  8. Abscess - intra-abdominal; Pelvic abscess ... You can get abdominal abscesses because you have: A burst appendix A burst or leaking intestine A burst ovary A perforated diverticulum, most often in ...
  9. Quinsy; Abscess - peritonsillar; Tonsillitis - abscess ... Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of tonsillitis . It is most often caused by a type of bacteria called group ...
  10. Abscess - epidural; Spinal abscess ... Epidural abscess is a rare disorder caused by infection in the area between the bones of the skull, or ... meninges). This infection is called an intracranial epidural abscess if it is inside the skull area. It ...
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