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» Abscesses
   An abscess is a collection of pus in any part of the body and causes swelling and inflammation. This article describes the different types, their symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.
   http://www.wellness.com/reference/conditions/abscesses/

» MedlinePlus: Abscesses
   Provides links to articles and other resources on these pockets of pus that can form anywhere in the body.
   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/abscesses.html

» Merck Manual: Folliculitis and Skin Abscesses
   Article about these abscesses which are caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria accumulating in pus-filled pockets on the skin surface.
   http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec18/ch211/ch211e.html

» NHS Choices: Actinomycosis
   Provides information on this chronic infection, also known as lumpy jaw. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.
   http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Actinomycosis/

» NHS Direct: Pilonidal Sinus
   Factsheet on this infection which involves the accumulation of pus-forming bacteria in a small hole in the skin, usually at the very top of the cleft between the buttocks.
   http://www.cks.nhs.uk/patient_information_leaflet/Pilonidal_Sinus

» Patient UK: Boils and Carbuncles
   Factsheet describing these conditions, their presentation, investigation, differential diagnosis and management.
   http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Boils-and-Carbuncles.htm

» Pilonidal Disease
   Information about pilonidal cysts and surgical treatment options, personal stories and a discussion board.
   http://www.pilonidal.org/

» Pilonidal.net
   Community website for those in the UK with pilonidal sinuses and abscesses. Includes information, articles and a forum.
   http://www.pilonidal.net

» Times Health Guide: Carbuncle
   Article including information on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
   http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/carbuncle/overview.html

» World Wide Wounds: Pilonidal Sinus Disease
   Article covering the pathology, clinical presentations and appropriate management of the disease.
   http://www.worldwidewounds.com/2003/december/Miller/Pilonidal-Sinus.html

» eMedicine Health
   Consumer health resource center providing an overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatments of medical abscess.
   http://www.emedicinehealth.com/abscess/article_em.htm