Abscess, Abscesses, Boils, Cyst, Blister, Ulcer, Pimple, Pustules, Carbuncle, Whiteheads. Root Cause of Disease Most abscesses are caused by a bacterial infection. When bacteria enter your body, your immune system sends infection-fighting white blood cells to the affected area. As the white blood cells attack the bacteria, some nearby tissue dies, creating a hole which…