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A to Z: Abscess, Tooth for Parents
A tooth abscess is a collection of infected material (pus) that forms at the tip of the root of a tooth.
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A to Z: Abscess, Skin for Parents
A skin abscess forms when bacteria get under the skin.
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A to Z: Abscess for Parents
An abscess is a collection of pus that forms as part of the body's response to an infection.
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A to Z: Retropharyngeal Abscess for Parents
Retropharyngeal abscess is an area of infected, pus-filled tissue that forms in the deep tissues in the back of the throat.
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A to Z: Peritonsillar Abscess for Parents
A peritonsillar abscess is an area of pus-filled tissue at the back of the mouth, next to one of the tonsils.
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Retropharyngeal Abscess for Parents
Retropharyngeal abscesses form behind the back wall of the throat, and are uncommon in children.
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Skin Abscesses for Parents
An abscess is a sign of an infection, usually on the skin. Find out what to do if your child develops one.
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Skin Abscesses for Teens
People can get abscesses on the skin, under the skin, in a tooth, or even inside the body. Most abscesses are caused by infection, so it can help to know what to do. Find out in this article for teens.
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Peritonsillar Abscess for Teens
A peritonsillar abscess is an area of pus-filled tissue at the back of the mouth, next to one of the tonsils. Find out how it happens and what to do.
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Peritonsillar Abscess for Parents
Older kids and teens with tonsilitis sometimes develop this painful abscess, a pus-filled tissue at the back of the mouth.
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