Where Is a Localized Infection?

A localized disease is an infectious or neoplastic process that originates in and is confined to one organ system or general area in the body, such as a sprained ankle, a boil on the hand, an abscess of finger.

What are the localized infections?

A localized disease is an infectious or neoplastic (benign or malignant tumor) process that originates in– and is confined to–one area of the body or organ system. Examples include: An ear infection. A boil on the hand.

What are examples of local infection?

Abscesses and urinary bladder infections are examples of local infections.