The term lung abscess refers to a microbial infection of the lung that results in necrosis of pulmonary parenchyma typically forming a single walled-off cavity >2 cm in diameter (...
Usually a smoldering infection with subacute to chronic course of symptoms
Most patients report a subjective fever, usually low grade, without rigors and chills.
“Putrid” cough, foul sm...
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Monitor disease progression as well as side effects of antibiotics particularly Clostridium difficile infection.
Emphasize alcohol cessation.
Bartlett JG. How important are anaerobic bacteria in aspiration pneumonia: when should they be treated and what is optimal therapy. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013;27(1):149–15...
J85.2 Abscess of lung without pneumonia
J85.1 Abscess of lung with pneumonia
A06.5 Amebic lung abscess
J85.3 Abscess of mediastinum
513.0 Abscess of lung
006.4 Amebic lung abscess
513.1 Absce...
Aspiration of oral bacteria into the dependent regions of the lung usually causes lung abscesses. These are typically presumed to be polymicrobial infections with anaerobes and respond...
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