Good hygiene is important in prevention of skin abscesses. Dental hygiene and routine care will prevent dental abscess . A recent rise in unusual bacterial and fungal abscesses including brain abscesses has occurred with the increased use of illegal intravenous drugs. Hygiene, sterility, and safety are often not concerns at the time the drugs are being used. Avoiding intravenous drug routes will remove this cause of avoidable abscesses.
Symptoms See the individual types of abscesses.
Signs and tests Often, a sample of fluid will be obtained from the abscess. It will be cultured to determine the organism causing the abscess. See the individual types of abscesses. All Rights Reserved. All rights reserved.