Which of the following terms is BEST used to describe an infection with suppuration resulting from the entrapment of pathogens in a contained space?
A)Cellulitis
B)Abscess
C)Fistula
D)Embolus

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An abscess is a localized infection with suppuration resulting from the entrapment of pathogens within a contained space, such as a pocket of pus. Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that affects deeper skin layers, but does not usually involve suppuration. A fistula is an abnormal opening or passage between two organs or between an organ and the skin. An embolus is a traveling blood clot that can cause ischemia or infarction in distant tissues.

Which of the Following Terms Is BEST Used to Describe