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The technical name for a local infection with pus is called?

  1. Hair cortex

  2. Pustule

  3. Sepsis

  4. Effleurage

The correct answer is: Pustule

A local infection with pus is called a pustule. A hair cortex refers to the central part of a hair shaft. Sepsis is a systemic infection that has spread throughout the body. Effleurage is a massage technique and is not related to infections. Therefore, the correct answer is B as it specifically refers to a type of local infection.