Back Abscess with Green Drainage: Urgent Signs and Treatment
A back abscess discharging green pus suggests bacterial infection—often Pseudomonas aeruginosa or other Gram‑negative organisms.
Immediate Actions
- Seek medical care promptly – do not attempt self‑drainage.
- Clinician will likely: culture drainage, start empiric antibiotics (covering Pseudomonas), perform incision & drainage (I&D) if fluctuant.
- Green color may indicate pyocyanin pigment (Pseudomonas) or advanced neutrophilic breakdown.
Risk Factors
- Diabetes, immunosuppression, recent surgery, IV drug use.
Follow‑Up
Wound care, antibiotic adjustment per culture, monitor for systemic signs (fever, sepsis).
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