Eitriger

Eitriger is a German adjective meaning pus-producing or purulent. It is used to describe infections, discharges, or lesions that contain or produce pus. The term is formed from the noun Eiter (pus) and the suffix -ig, which denotes a quality. In medical and clinical writing, phrases such as eitrige Wunde, eitrige Entzündung or eitriger Ausfluss are common.

The form eitriger is the masculine singular nominative form of the adjective. The feminine singular is eitrige, the neuter singular eitriges, and other forms vary with gender and case according to standard German declension rules. For example: ein eitriger Ausfluss (masculine), eine eitrige Wunde (feminine). The term can also appear in plural contexts, with appropriate article endings.

In medical contexts, purulence or the presence of pus is an indicator of an inflammatory or infectious process, typically bacterial. Pus consists of immune cells (notably neutrophils), bacteria, and tissue debris. Eitrige Prozesse can arise in skin and soft tissues, mucous membranes, and internal organs. Common bacterial causes include Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus species, among others. The appearance of pus is a clinical sign that may influence diagnostic and treatment decisions, which are guided by healthcare professionals and tailored to the underlying cause and patient condition.