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** Also contains the remnants of the necrotic tissue cells.
 
** Also contains the remnants of the necrotic tissue cells.
 
* Although in favourable cases the [[Neutrophils|neutrophils]] may eventually kill the organisms, in most cases the organisms persist, producing more pus.  
 
* Although in favourable cases the [[Neutrophils|neutrophils]] may eventually kill the organisms, in most cases the organisms persist, producing more pus.  
** Produces an expanding sphere of pus known as an [[Acute Inflammation - Pathology#Purulent|'''abscess''']].  
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** Produces an expanding sphere of pus known as an [[Purulent Inflammation|'''abscess''']].  
 
*** If the abscess is near to the skin and pressure becomes sufficient after build up, it will burst.
 
*** If the abscess is near to the skin and pressure becomes sufficient after build up, it will burst.
 
**** Pus is discharged, hopefully along with the organisms responsible.
 
**** Pus is discharged, hopefully along with the organisms responsible.
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