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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
of PCN allergy ... Pathogens: • Aerobic Bacteria ... • Anaerobic Bacteria ... Prevotella • Fungal ... Abscess Differential
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
Other +s: PCP, Histo ... Infections with certain bacteria ... in BAL does not differentiate ... result in + as long ... blood products #BetaDGlucan
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
in HIV - Differential ... tuberculosis, Bacterial ... Pseudomonas FUNGAL ... , and fever BACTERIAL ... factor • May cause