Possible causes of Abscess (Collection of pus)

16 conditions can cause this symptom. Most common are listed first.

• Anorectal (perirectal) abscess Common
• Carbuncle (skin infection) Common Pediatric
• Dental abscess (collection of pus) Common Pediatric
• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Common Urgent Pediatric
• Peritonsillar abscess (tonsil abscess) Common Urgent Pediatric
• Skin abscess (collection of pus) Common Pediatric
• Staphylococcus aureus Common Urgent Pediatric
• Pilonidal cyst (buttocks cyst)
• Brain abscess (collection of pus) Urgent
• Breast abscess (collection of pus)
• Epidural abscess (brain spine abscess) Urgent
• Finger pulp infection (felon)
• Liver abscess (collection of pus)
• Lung abscess (collection of pus) Urgent
• Retropharyngeal abscess (throat abscess) Urgent
• Spinal abscess (collection of pus) Urgent