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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... polymicrobial infection ... seen • Chest CT ... Aeruginosa - Strep ... #treatment #diagnosis
Streptocccus Pneumoniae
Microbiology: Gram Positive, Alpha-hemolytic, Catalase Negative
Epidemiology - 10% adult carriers:
 • Most common cause of:
Exam, CXR, ENT ... exam, CT sinus ... Specificity of 97%) Treatment ... Streptocccus #Pneumoniae #strep ... #management