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Because pus is really just the dead white blood cells that the battle against the infection in your body. The clear stuff in healing wounds is the living white blood cells that are winning the fight.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoPus is actually the breakdown of certain cells used to fight infection. Pus is most commonly found with bacterial infections. The cells break down the bacteria and then they themselves break down into pus.
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∙ 13y agoPus means your white blood cells are attacking infections present on or in your body. Pus can be white, slightly yellow or green, and is relatively thick, approximately the same as Elmer's Glue. It's actually a collection of dead skin cells, white blood cells called neutrophils, and some bacteria that is still putting up a fight. It is a visible sign that you have an infection. A minor source of tiny amounts of pus, as in a pimple, merely needs to be washed and cleaned with an antiseptic. Many infections that show pus are derived from staph bacteria, which we all have in some amount on our skin.
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∙ 7y agoPus is formed when you have infection. It's made of white blood cells and damaged tissue and dead bacteria. Redness is from inflammation and irritation. Since I can't see your red bumps, there's no way of knowing whether they're just common acne or some other type of infection. You should see a doctor if they're very painful or if they're covering a very large part of your body and not just the face and upper back.
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∙ 12y agoit shows your immune system is hard at work. Pus is thousands and thousands of dead white blood cells. They build up at the site where they "gave their all" - the site of the infection.
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∙ 13y agoIt is caused by an infection
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What does the pus mean in infections?
yes
Pus associated with some infections is made of?
Dead white cells and bacteria
What characterizes anaerobic infections?
These infections are characterized by abscess formation, foul-smelling pus, and tissue destruction.
What causes the flow of pus from the ear?
There should be no pus coming from your ears. If it is in fact pus (and not just the fluid that normally comes out and coagulates into the crusties you wake up with) you need to go see a professional piercer about it immediately.
What is pus cell in semen?
A "pus cell" is another name for a white blood cell. It is normal to have some pus cells in semen, but a high number means there may be an infection.
When is pus cell normal in adult stool?
they are leukocytes (white blood cells), specifically neutrophils, which attack bacteria and fungi. some are living, but pus mostly consists of dead cells.
Is it true that the presence of pus and white cells in the urine often indicates infection cells in the urine?
Yes, the presence of pus cells/white blood cells in the urine often indicates an infection in the urinary tract. Bladder infections, STDs, and other types of infections may be the cause.
How does the formation of pus proctect the body?
It causes healing to begin at the injury site.
What causes pus under fingernails?
picking warts on your bum and casual worms.
What causes itchy underarms and pus?
Itchy underarms and pus sounds like an infection. It would be wise to seek the help of a physician. You may need antibiotics.
What does purulent mean in medical terms?
Purulent refers to a type of discharge or exudate that is thick, opaque, and contains pus. It is often associated with bacterial infections and inflammation.
What is pyogenic meningitis?
It is the inflammation of meninges,with the formation of pus over whole meninges, due to infections such as staphylococcus aureus,neisseria gonorrhea.
