Lung abscess is a type of liquefactive necrosis of the lung tissue and formation of cavities containing necrotic debris or fluid, caused by microbial infection.
Facts
Classification
ICD-10 ChapterX: Diseases of the Respiratory System 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Connections
Treated By
Antibiotics are the standard treatment for lung abscess.
Sources
1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the respiratory system
2. Lung abscess (Wikipedia)
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