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Lung Abscess Definition
Common names:
  • Abscess Lung
  • Lung Abscess
  • Pulmonary Abscess
A person with a lung abscess has a cavity in the lung that is filled with pus. Pus is a collection of infected tissue and cells that fight infection. Images

A lung abscess is usually caused by a bacterial infection. The bacteria invade the lung tissue and start to grow. The body forms a wall around the tissue in order to fight the infection.

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Last Updated: Sep 10, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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