Nikolas
Created page with "'''Lung abscess''' is a rare disorder, most frequently seen as a complication following aspiration. == Etiology == * Aspiration * Pneumonia * Septic emboli (endocarditis) Aspiration is the most common cause of lung abscess, accounting for 80% of cases. Abscesses are typically polymicrobial, having similar flora as the oral cavity. == Clinical features == Symptoms are similar as for pneumonia, with cough, sputum, dyspnoea, chest pain..."
