Condition
Abscess - skin
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 20 December 20041 min read
Alternative names
Skin abscess; Cutaneous abscess; Subcutaneous abscess
Definition
A skin abscess is a collection of pus and infected material in or on the skin.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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