A student described as "traumatised" has been awarded a £26,000 settlement from her former dental practice after alleged negligence led to a severe abscess and a near-sepsis incident. Katelyn De Blick ...

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 ...

Researchers have uncovered a recent, perplexing increase in brain infections and abscesses in kids and teens. These rare and life-threatening conditions can be complications of severe sinus infections ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa stage 3 is the most advanced form of the skin condition. Symptoms include widespread abscesses, scarring, and tunneling wounds called sinus tracts. Hidradenitis suppurativa ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) — a skin condition involving lesions or abscesses, typically in areas where skin touches skin — can be difficult to identify, especially early on when it’s mild. You may ...

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.

An abscess is an accumulation of pus inside the body caused by infections. An infection in the breast can lead to a breast abscess, which is a common condition in lactating females. It’s important to ...