Seven cases of subperiosteal abscess (SPA) of the orbit are reported. Anatomic relationships shared by the orbits, paranasal sinuses, and facial venous system explain the rapid development of SPA ...

Peritonsillar abscess, also known as quinsy, is a bacterial infection that causes pus to collect near the tonsils and the back of the throat. It usually starts with bacteria responsible for strep ...

A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a collection of pus and bacteria that forms inside the tooth or gum. To reduce the risk of complications, a person should seek treatment for a tooth ...

ATEN-POUND bite requires a forty-pound contraction of the human jaw muscles. That is because the jaws are built on the principle of a pair of tongs, The power is applied near the joint ...

PPT is a rare entity due to a subperiosteal abscess often associated with a complication of frontal sinusitis. Undiagnosed or partially treated frontal sinusitis can lead to PPT. The case we presented ...

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“Bacterial vaginosis is common, but women often mistake it for yeast infections or a sexually transmitted infection like trichomoniasis as they share similar symptoms,” Dr. Crystal ...

HIV symptoms vary by the stage of infection, known as acute HIV infection (Stage 1), chronic HIV infection (Stage 2), and AIDS (Stage 3). During primary infection, the symptoms are caused by the virus ...

Kidney infections most commonly affect people who already have a bladder infection, females, and those who are pregnant. People who experience symptoms of a kidney infection should seek medical ...

Treatment may depend on the cause. A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, occurs when your nasal cavities become swollen and inflamed. Fluid buildup in the sinuses can allow ...

open image in gallery A plethora of new beauty treatments promise a sculpted or ‘snatched’ jawline (Getty) But over the past five years or so, a so-called “snatched” jaw – to parrot a ...