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Information about pilonidal cysts and surgical treatment options, personal stories and a discussion board.

Article covering the pathology, clinical presentations and appropriate management of the disease.

Article about these abscesses which are caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria accumulating in pus-filled pockets on the skin surface.

Provides links to articles and other resources on these pockets of pus that can form anywhere in the body.

An abscess is a collection of pus in any part of the body and causes swelling and inflammation. This article describes the different types, their symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.

Article including information on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Factsheet describing these conditions, their presentation, investigation, differential diagnosis and management.

Consumer health resource center providing an overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatments of medical abscess.

Provides information on this chronic infection, also known as lumpy jaw. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.