(real fights or mock fights) There can be
causes of abscesses other than cat fight wounds, for example foreign bodies such as grass seeds, splinters etc..
This can be due to a number of factors such as difficulty in removing all the abscessed tissue due to location, the inability of antibiotics to penetrate the capsule of the abscess, the presence of draining tracts coming off the abscess, and the possibility that the underlying
cause of the abscess was not treated.
It will often be necessary to perform diagnostic tests to investigate
the cause of the abscess and to determine if other disease is present.
Not exact matches
That's something that
causes a great deal
of pain and misery for moms who progress mastitis to an
abscess.
However, per the World Health Organization document Mastitis:
Causes and Management, «Without effective removal
of milk, non-infectious mastitis was likely to progress to infectious mastitis, and infectious mastitis to the formation
of an
abscess.»
Cultures may be taken, either
of breast milk or
of material taken out
of an
abscess through a syringe, to determine the type
of organism
causing the infection.
He studied two types
of disease -
causing bacteria, Vibrio cholerae — the infectious agent behind cholera — and Staphylococcus aureus, which can
cause various infections such as
abscesses and hospital infections.
Whereas normal S. aureus killed the worms and
caused abscesses on the organs
of mice, the treated bacteria
caused much milder infections — killing very few worms and
causing no
abscesses in the mice.
Some
of the complications that can arise include perforations (a small tear in the pouch in the colon), an
abscess (a pus - filled area outside the colon wall that can
cause pain, fever, and nausea), or a fistula (an abnormal «tunnel» that develops between two organs; for example, the colon and the bladder).
To get to the point: after reading the «Heal and Prevent Disease» section
of your PHD book, I got to wondering, is there a blood test to find out what pathogen is
causing my gum
abscess and inner ear infection?
Treatment There are many ways to treat rabbit
abscesses but much
of it depends on the location and
cause of the infection and the general condition
of the rabbit.
Causes Rabbits can form
abscesses in nearly any organ
of the body as well as in skin, tooth roots and bone.
It can infect the nasolacrimal (tear) duct, eyes, ears and nose, and can
cause abscesses of tooth roots, bones (particularly the mandible or jaw), skin (or just under the skin) and / or internal organs.
As you have pointed out, dental disease is a large
cause for concern and can range from broken teeth, tooth root
abscess, dental resorptive lesions, infections or inflammatory conditions
of the soft tissues
of the mouth, etc etc..
Surgery is possible may be advised if the
abscess is in or under the skin;
abscesses of the middle ear (
causing balance problems), in the eyeball (
causing blindness), in the mandible (jaw bone) or in the internal organs, are less easy to treat.
An
abscessed tooth or any growth or mass in the oral cavity or sinus can be the root
cause of snoring.
Swelling around the neck: Lumps may occur around the neck
caused by infection and
abscess formation in the lymph nodes
of the neck.
If you look closely, a small scab from the tooth mark that
caused the
abscess may still be visible on the surface
of the swollen area.
At private practices in Canada and the United Kingdom, on the other hand, studies show that
abscesses are the most common
cause of skin disease in feline patients.
CONVENIA (cefovecin sodium) is an injectable antimicrobial indicated for the treatment
of canine skin infections (secondary superficial pyoderma,
abscesses, and wounds)
caused by susceptible strains
of Staphylococcus intermedius and Streptococcus canis (Group G).
Occasionally, an
abscess is detectable only on radiography or CT. 1 Treating a rabbit with an
abscess can be difficult because the pus has a remarkably thick - to - solid consistency.1 Primary treatment
of an
abscess is to remove the
cause, which is 1 or more infected teeth.1 Further treatment
of the
abscess varies by veterinarian preference but may include repeated lancing and flushing
of the
abscess, systemic antibiotics, complete surgical excision
of the
abscess, and antibiotic bead impregnation.1, 3 Analgesia and nutritional support may be indicated in patients that have an
abscess.1
If this plaque is allowed to accumulate unchecked, it eventually
causes a variety
of dental conditions that range from mild discomfort and bad breath, all the way to root
abscesses and difficulty eating.
It also is indicated in feline skin infections (wounds and
abscesses)
caused by susceptible strains
of Pasteurella multocida.
This infection can
cause abscesses and destruction
of the jawbone at the root tip, and, if left untreated, bacteria can travel through your cat's bloodstream to major organs, including the heart, kidneys, and liver.
A wound, diseased or overgrown tooth and other
causes of infection can all result in
abscesses.
While dental disease often
causes abscesses in rabbits, these pockets
of pus are seen all over rabbits.
Because
of the blood - prostate barrier, it is difficult to eradicate bacteria from the prostate, and the urinary tract may be reinfected after appropriate treatment,
causing a systemic bacteremia, infecting the rest
of the reproductive tract, or
causing an
abscess within the prostate.
This can be related to factors such as difficulty in removing all the
abscessed tissue due to location, the inability
of antibiotics in the blood to penetrate the
abscess wall, draining tracts coming off the
abscess, and the possibility that the underlying
cause was not treated.
Most experienced rabbit veterinarians feel that complete surgical removal
of the
abscess, along with treatment
of the underlying
cause, gives the rabbit the best chance for a complete cure.
There are many thoughts on how to treat rabbit
abscesses and much depends on the location
of the infection, the
cause of the infection and the general condition
of the bunny.
The most common
causes of rabbit
abscesses are infections in tooth roots, tear ducts and bite wounds.
In humans, skin
abscesses are often
caused by Staphylococcus infections, but in rabbits, they can be
caused by aerobic bacteria (those that require oxygen to survive) including Pasteurella multocida, Streptococcus, Pseudomonas and Staphylococcus, and a host
of anaerobic bacteria (those that do not require oxygen to survive).
Common diseases seen in most species
of chelonians include respiratory infections, constipation, deficiency
of vitamin A
causing aural
abscesses, stones in the urinary tract, obstructions
of the GI tract
caused by the ingestion
of foreign bodies and penis prolapse.
A tooth
abscess (pocket
of infection associated with the tooth) can form,
causing bacteria to spread throughout the bloodstream, potentially affecting the internal organs.
Abscesses can form from cuts or scratches on the skin and also in the cheek pouches if abrasive food material
causes scratches in the lining
of the mouth.
Abscesses are painful collections
of pus, usually
caused by a bite or a puncture wound.
Abscesses and burns are common
causes of veterinary visits.
Dental
abscesses and gum disease are common in cats over the age
of 3 and these may
cause frequent sneezing.
The pressure created in the closed ear from the growing
abscess (an
abscess is a localized collection
of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue) may
cause a break on the outside
of the ear that is seen as a hole in the side
of the head, or it may create a large swelling or lump on one or both sides
of the head.
Abscesses are swollen, pus filled areas
of infection
caused by bacteria.
The thorns can scratch the cornea
causing permanent injury, infection and potentially loss
of sight; thorns can also get embedded in the skin and form an
abscess.
Some conditions that may produce symptoms similar to those
caused by polyps include
abscesses, tumors, inflammation, infection
of the intestine, and rectal prolapse.
Plaque and tartar build up on dogs» teeth,
causing periodontal disease that leads to severe tooth decay, root absorption, receding gumlines, loss
of teeth and bone, and
abscesses.
Lumps / Bumps: The most common
cause of a lump / bump is an
abscess under the skin.
Non-epileptic seizures are usually focal - motor seizures and are
caused by an abundance
of electrical activity in the brain due to a brain lesion, such as an
abscess or tumor.
Prevention
of tooth
abscess in dogs Fractures
of the carnasial tooth and subsequent
abscesses can be prevented by not allowing dogs to chew on rocks or bones, both
of which are common
causes of dental injuries.
Mass lesions within the liver are often identified on ultrasound examination and can represent an area
of liver healing (or regenerative nodule in a damaged region), a change in tissue content
caused by storage
of glycogen (starch, common in dogs with Cushing's Disease described below), infections (
abscesses), biliary cysts, chronic fibrous tissue secondary to chronic hepatitis, or benign or malignant tumors.
Stasis can be
caused by many factors including lack
of sufficient exercise, stress, gas bubbles in the stomach, an
abscess, changes in their diet (i.e. new pellets), eating the wrong foods or disorders
of the gastrointestinal tract.
Abscesses, Tumors, or Ulcers:
Abscesses of the tooth roots, mouth structures, nasal cavity, or areas behind the eyes can
cause halitosis, as can tumors in the same locations.
The most common
causes of lameness in horses are sprains, strains and fractures, degenerative diseases such as arthritis, and hoof problems such as
abscesses and laminitis.