Lung Abscess Flashcards by Hannah Meiklejohn

What are the most aetiological agents underlying lung abscess?

S. aureus
Klebsiella
Pseudomonas

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What are the most common causes of lung abscess?

Aspiration of infected material from URT or gastric contents
Distal to bronchial obstruction by tumours
Septic emboli to the lungs (IVDU is a risk factor)

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Lung Abscess Flashcards

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