Deep abscess

Question 1

What is a deep abscess?

What are its symptoms/characteristics?

Answer 1

An invasive wound infection that can occur after a trauma, surgery, accident etc.

It’s characterised by the presence of
- Oedema
- Erythema
- Pain
- Purulent discharge

Question 2

What pathogens can deep abscesses be caused by?

Answer 2

Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus

Question 3

What is the treatment for deep abscesses?

Answer 3

• Drainage and cleaning
• Antibiotics depending on organism