Pus forms when the immune system's white blood cells fight an infection. Pus can be different colors and may emit a foul odor if the infection is severe. Larger abscesses usually need to be drained ...

A pyogenic liver abscess is a collection of pus in the liver that forms when a bacterial infection reaches the organ. Without early diagnosis and treatment, a pyogenic liver abscess may lead to severe ...

An anal abscess is a collection of infected fluid, or pus, around the rectum or anus. Symptoms include pain, inflammation, constipation, and a discharge of pus. Share on Pinterest PER Images/Stocksy ...

Courtney is a registered nurse with over 13 years of experience in the clinical setting, helping individuals navigate their way through their healthcare journeys. She has been in the frontlines ...

Cellulitis and skin abscesses are both due to bacterial infections. They may develop separately or together, and they need different treatments. Your skin is home to about 1,000 different species of ...

In her newest Instagram video, Dr. Pimple Popper takes on an abscess on a man's mouth and chin area. The abscess never ends—the doctor goes back more than three times to completely drain it. FYI: An ...