Tag: Abscesses

  • Abscess

    Abscess

    An abscess is a collection of pus in the soft tissues. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common causative agent. Mature abscess appears as a red swelling, inflammatory, painful on palpation generally fluctuating, sometimes fistulized. At this stage, the abscess cavity is inaccessible to antibiotics, the only treatment is surgical. This collection phase is preceded by…

  • Pyomyositis

    Pyomyositis

    – Pyomyositis is an infection of muscle almost always due to Staphylococcus aureus, preferentially affecting the muscles of the limbs and trunk. The locations are sometimes multiple. – In the diffusion phase when the muscle is swollen, hot and painful, it is hoped that medical treatment can reduce infection. A collection phase, single-incision drainage is…