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Medical Conditions - Injection Abscess

Intramuscular injection abscess is an abscess of the gluteal intramuscular region marked by inflammation and pus formation. If it forms in the subcutaneous tissues, it is called an epidural abscess. Clinical presentations include soreness, erythema, redness, swelling, tenderness, and temperature. Staphylococcus aureus or streptococcus is responsible for the abscess. It is managed by incision, drainage, dressing, and adequate wound care.

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Injection Abscess- An Overview

An injection abscess is a pus-filled mass that occurs at the site where the injection was inserted into the body due to infection. Read about its precautions.

4 min readMarch 6, 2017