Pus is a sign that your body is fighting off an infection. It typically contains dead white blood cells, bacteria, and tissue debris. While pus itself isn't harmful, the underlying infection causing it may require medical attention.

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Is pus bad

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 5/27/2024

no, sometimes i just means you have a blister. if its green its infected.

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Does pus come out of an achillies tendon?

Pus does not normally come out of an Achilles tendon. If you have pus near your ankle,see your health care provider.

Why is pus from a blister clear but pus from an abscess white-yellow?

Clear blister fluid is not pus. It has no infectious cells. It's basically just lymph fluid.

What kind of sputum contains mucus and pus?

Mucopurulent sputum contains mucus and pus.

What is the medical term meaning pus in the ureter?

Pyoureter is the medical term meaning pus in the ureter.

What does it mean if pus is yellow?

Yellow pus can indicate a bacterial infection. When white blood cells attack bacteria, they release enzymes that can cause the pus to appear yellow. If you have yellow pus around a wound or are experiencing other symptoms of infection, it's important to seek medical attention for proper treatment.

Is pus bad for you?

Yes.

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pus pus on toast or a roast pus pus on toast or a roast

Is pus a bad word?

No. It is the breakdown of used neutrophils in an infected wound that forms pus. The neutrophils are a type of bacteria (or any foreign body) fighting white blood cells.

How is pus good?

Pus is not good its an infection.

What is the clear yellow liquid that leaks out after a bad sunburn?

its kind of the same thing as pus (what comes out of pimples) just ignore it

Sticky yellowish disharge with blood stains sometimes but know bad ordour what could this be?

possibly an infectious discharge (pus)

What to do when pus comes out of eczema?

Lick the pus up!

Which type of cell makes pus when it pus?

neutrophils

Is pus from a popped zit bad to get on skin?

No, but it shouldn't be there in the first place-pus either comes from a picked zit or othere skin infections, or if it's coming from a cut, the cut's infected. Basically, DONT GO AROUND POPPING ZITS

What is the Hebrew word for pus?

"Pus" in Hebrew is "moo-GLAH" (accent on the second syllable).

What is the past tense of pus?

Pus doesn't have a past tense as it's not a verb.

What is a Black pin hole in back with black thick pus coming out?

It is a very bad infection, go see a doctor imedietly!!!

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