Purulent

Purulent is a term that is often used in medicine to describe processes associated with the formation of pus. Pus is a yellowish fluid that forms in body tissues as a result of the body's fight against infection. Pus contains white blood cells, bacteria and other microorganisms that fight infection.

The purulent process can be caused by various reasons, such as a bacterial infection, injury, surgical wound or abscess. The purulent process can occur in any part of the body, including the skin, lungs, brain, liver or kidneys. In addition, a purulent process can occur as a complication of other diseases, such as diabetes or immunodeficiency conditions.

Symptoms of a purulent process may include pain, swelling, redness and increased body temperature. If the purulent process is not treated, it can lead to more serious complications such as sepsis or even death.

Diagnosis of a purulent process includes a physical examination, blood and urine tests, as well as samples of pus for bacteriological examination. Treatment for a purulent process may include antibiotics, surgery, or drainage of the abscess.

In general, the purulent process is a serious disease that requires immediate treatment. If you notice any signs of a purulent process, do not delay your visit to the doctor and follow his recommendations for successful treatment.

Introduction:

Pus is a pathological effusion in the tissues of the body, which consists of epidermis exfoliated from the wound, tissues, microorganisms and pus - the waste product of microbes. To protect the body from infection, pus contains a large amount of substances such as fibrinolysin, hyaluronidase, lysozyme, and proteolytic enzymes. The purulent contents look like a colloidal solution; it has a cloudy color and a thick, viscous consistency. The size of the pus depends on the severity of the purulent process; it can be thick, in which case it looks like cottage cheese or a jelly-like, amorphous substance. The color of the pus can be different - bright yellow; white, green-yellow, the presence of blood spots in the pus indicates the presence of an infection, that is, the patient is severely infected. The accumulation of pus on the skin surface is phlegmon.

Formation and properties of pus. There are two theories about the origin of pus: - The first is that pus is formed by bleeding into the lymphatic system when blood vessels are damaged. As a result of this process, microbial cells penetrate the lymph and secrete a substance into it that prevents blood clotting. Over time, the waste product of microorganisms forms a dense clot. On the surface of this clot there is white tissue. This type of pus is called fibrinous or serous. Next, a rearrangement of white cells occurs, and looser tissue is formed. Such pus is called purulent, since it is much more viscous than fibrin. It contains a large number of phagocytes and leukocytes, which degenerate inside the body into neutrophils. The consistency of pus can be curdled, liquid, semi-liquid or creamy. Liquid represents microorganisms and their metabolic products. The masses can be of different densities and contain different numbers of cells. Mature pus is viscous, but when it dries it becomes viscous and thick. This process is called rejection necrosis. The amount of fluid in a dead body can reach up to 2 liters. The temperature of a healthy person is about 37 degrees, in purulently sick people it is 39 – 40 degrees. The viscosity of such a substance depends mainly on