Lung Abscess

Lung abscesses are most frequently caused by mouth anaerobes and may arise as a complication of aspiration pneumonia. Patients may present with a productive cough of foul smelling sputum with or without associated digital clubbing.

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Main Author: C. Koegelenberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2007-06-01
Series:South African Family Practice
Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/850
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