*Introduction of pyogenic bacteria through the protective epithelium can lead to the development of localised liquefactive necrosis (abscesses) anywhere in the soft tissues of the [[Oral Cavity - Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]]. | *Introduction of pyogenic bacteria through the protective epithelium can lead to the development of localised liquefactive necrosis (abscesses) anywhere in the soft tissues of the [[Oral Cavity - Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]]. |