localized infection
Infection staying put
A localized infection is one confined to a specific area of the body rather than spreading throughout the system.
The infection stays at its point of origin—an infected cut, an abscessed tooth, a boil.
Treatment often targets that site directly.
The opposite is a systemic infection, which has spread through the bloodstream or lymphatic system.
- boilHeat to bubbling point
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- folliculitisHair root inflammation
- cellulitisSubcutaneous bacterial infection
antibiotics · swelling · debridement · discharge · paronychia · tenderness · carbuncle · heat · surgical drainage · pain · crusting · itching · antiseptics · conjunctivitis · topical creams · herpes simplex virus · antifungals · fever
localized infectionsystemic infection
Disease spread throughout the body
sepsis · bacteremia · viremia · bloodstream infection · septicemia
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