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Cold abscess formation is due to_____________?
Correct answer: C. Formation of caseous pus without signs of acute inflammation
- A. Presence of acute inflammation
- B. Formation of caseous pus with signs of acute inflammation
- C. Formation of caseous pus without signs of acute inflammation
- D. Infected cyst
Explanation
A cold abscess is typically a tuberculous collection of caseous material that develops without the marked heat, redness, pain, and acute inflammatory signs of an ordinary abscess. Its apparent lack of acute inflammation gives it the name cold abscess.
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