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Diagnostic Tests for Abscess

Contents
  1. Abscess: Introduction
  2. Tests for Abscess
  3. Symptoms of Abscess
  4. Diagnosis
  5. Alternative Diagnoses
  6. Misdiagnosis

Abscess: Diagnostic Tests

The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Abscess includes:

  • Pus swab test - to identify the type of bacteria causing the abscess.
  • Needle aspiration of fluid (pus) in abscess - to identify the type of bacteria causing the abscess.

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