Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD Key Takeaways Pus forms when the immune system's white blood cells fight an infection.Pus can be different colors and may emit a foul odor if the infection ...

Facing the problem of bleeding gums, pus in your teeth or foul-smelling discharge is not normal -and according to Dr., the symptoms point towards periodontitis, which is a serious gum infection that ...

An abscess is an accumulation of pus inside the body caused by infections. An infection in the breast can lead to a breast abscess, which is a common condition in lactating females. It’s important to ...

Stitches, or sutures, can become infected and cause symptoms such as pus, swelling, warmth, and redness or discoloration. Medical treatment such as antibiotics may be necessary. Stitches join the ...

After multiple failed treatments, a nine-year-old battling septic shock from a severe bone infection was stabilised through emergency surgery and prolonged PICU support.

In her newest Instagram video, Dr. Pimple Popper takes on an abscess on a man's mouth and chin area. The abscess never ends—the doctor goes back more than three times to completely drain it. FYI: An ...