See the individual types of abscesses. Call your health care provider if you think that you may have any type of abscess. CT scan of the pelvis showing a large intra-abdominal mass. Abscesses are sometimes referred to as boils. These infections are usually painful, especially when pressed.
Abscesses contain pus, which becomes apparent when they are lanced.
The most frequently seen organism associated with abscesses is staphylococcus.