abscess

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Muthu Raja was in pain and covered in abscesses when removed from the temple last November, AFP reported.

From BBC

The elephant was reported to be underweight, have rough skin and abscesses on both hips, thinning foot pads, and a stiff left foreleg, making it difficult for him to walk and stand.

From Washington Times

The elephant was reported to be underweight, have rough skin and abscesses on both hips, thinning footpads, and a stiff left foreleg, making it difficult for the animal to walk and stand.

From Seattle Times

Madusha Perera, a veterinary surgeon at the zoo, said two big abscesses the elephant was suffering from when it arrived have mostly healed.

From Seattle Times

Bacillus subtilis, which can lead to eye infections and abscesses, was also found in more than half of the kitchens sampled.

From Salon