Northeast Ohio hospitals see unprecedented flu complications in unvaccinated children

Severe secondary infections, including brain and lung abscesses, mark one of the worst respiratory seasons in nearly 20 years ...
Medscape

Severe Pediatric Head and Neck Infections Rise Post-COVID

Retrospective data from Southern Italy show a marked rise in pediatric septic head and neck infections, with greater severity ...
AOL

Student left in agony after untreated decay led to abscess that nearly caused sepsis

A student described as "traumatised" has been awarded a £26,000 settlement from her former dental practice after alleged negligence led to a severe abscess and a near-sepsis incident. Katelyn De Blick ...
Everyday Health

What Does Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Look Like?

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) — a skin condition involving lesions or abscesses, typically in areas where skin touches skin — can be difficult to identify, especially early on when it’s mild. You may ...
Medical News Today

What to know about a spinal abscess

A spinal abscess may cause local or radiating back pain, fever, and neurological symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment are vital for improving a person’s outlook. A spinal cord abscess involves a ...
BMJ Case Reports

Operative management of an extensive spinal epidural abscess

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a serious infection of the central nervous system that typically presents with midline back pain, fever and neurological deficits. We report a rare case of an ...