If you brought a steak home and noticed an odd, pale lump within the meat, chances are it's not marbling but an abscess. Food Republic spoke to Dr. Crystal Heath, DVM and Executive Director at Our ...
Tuberculosis (TB) primarily affects the lungs. However, TB-causing bacteria can lead to pus collecting in the tissues. This is known as an abscess. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) is the ...
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Causes of pus and how to treat it

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD Key Takeaways Pus forms when the immune system's white blood cells fight an infection.Pus can be different colors and may emit a foul odor if the infection ...