A liver abscess is a pocket of pus that forms in the liver, usually due to an infection. This can happen because of an injury, an infection spreading from another part of the body, or bacteria traveling through the bloodstream. The most common types are bacterial (pyogenic) and amoebic abscesses, though some are caused by fungi or parasites. While liver abscesses are not very common, they can be serious if not treated quickly. Early diagnosis and proper treatment are importan