External abscesses – frequently in the chest region or along the abdomen, but may also occur on the mammary gland, groin area, prepuce, triceps, limbs, and head Internal ab… 展开

Diagnosis is based on clinical signs, along with time of year, prevalence of the disease in the geographic location, and historical information. Definitive diagnosis is often made by culturin… 展开

The severity of external abscesses can vary widely, but most straightforward cases are treated with hot compresses, poultices, lancing and draining, with collection of the infected material… 展开

The prognosis for horses with external abscesses is very good; most patients recover within 2 - 3 weeks. With internal infections, the prognosis can range from guarded to good… 展开