A pyogenic liver abscess is a pus-filled sac in the liver that occurs due to infection or injury. Treatment involves antibiotics to address the infection. Drainage may also be necessary to help ...

Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKp) presents as a community-acquired pyogenic liver abscess with bacteremia and multiple sites of metastatic involvement including, but not limited to, ...

Tuberculosis (TB) primarily affects the lungs. However, TB-causing bacteria can lead to pus collecting in the tissues. This is known as an abscess. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) is the ...

Breast abscesses represent a significant clinical challenge, particularly in lactating women, where they often arise as complications of mastitis. The management of these infections has evolved ...

A brain abscess is a localized collection of pus in the brain, often resulting from infections in nearby areas like the sinuses or ears. The classic triad of symptoms—fever, headache, and focal ...

A 26-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with a 1-month history of right knee and metacarpal arthralgia, tenosynovitis and pustules on her hand. She was sexually active, with 1 ...