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An abscess is a collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the body, usually caused by bacterial infection. Signs and symptoms of abscesses include redness, pain, warmth, and swelling.
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abscess | Causes | Bacterial infection (often MRSA) | 1.00 | infobox |
| Abscess | Diagnostic method | Ultrasound, CT scan | 1.00 | infobox |
| Abscess | Differential diagnosis | Cellulitis, sebaceous cyst, necrotising fasciitis | 1.00 | infobox |
| Abscess | Frequency | ~1% per year (United States) | 1.00 | infobox |
| Abscess | Other names | Latin: Abscessus | 1.00 | infobox |
| Abscess | Risk factors | Intravenous drug use | 1.00 | infobox |
| Abscess | Specialty | General surgery, infectious disease, dermatology, interventional radiology | 1.00 | infobox |
| Abscess | Symptoms | Redness, pain, swelling | 1.00 | infobox |
| Abscess | Treatment | Incision and drainage, Antibiotics | 1.00 | infobox |
| Abscess | Usual onset | Rapid | 1.00 | infobox |
| Abscess | is a | collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the body | 0.90 | text |
| Abscess | is a | buildup of pus surrounded by normal body tissue | 0.90 | text |
| Abscess | is a | abscess wall | 0.90 | text |
| Abscess | is a | localized collection of pus | 0.90 | text |
| Abscess | is a | incision and drainage procedure | 0.90 | text |
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