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Lung Abscess Flashcards

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Definition of lung abscess

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Lung abscess represents necrosis and cavitation of lung parenchyma (which is caused by microbial infection )
Localized collection of pus and cell or a cavity surrounded by chronic inflammatory tissue

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What is abscess ?

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Abscess is a collection of pus

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What dose suppurative mean

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Also pus 🙂

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