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FIG. 11.28. Pulmonary abscess. A small proportion of children with bacterial pneumonia will develop a pulmonary abscess, as shown here. Although pneumococci cause most bacterial infections of the lungs in children, strong consideration must be given to Staphylococcus aureus in cases complicated by the formation of an abscess.
FIG. 11.28. Pulmonary abscess. A small proportion of children with bacterial pneumonia will develop a pulmonary abscess, as shown here. Al...