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  2. Lung abscess - Wikipedia

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    Lung abscess is a type of liquefactive necrosis of the lung tissue and formation of cavities (more than 2 cm) [1] containing necrotic debris or fluid caused by microbial infection. This pus -filled cavity is often caused by aspiration, which may occur during anesthesia, sedation, or unconsciousness from injury.

  3. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus - Wikipedia

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    In 2009, there were an estimated 463,017 hospitalizations due to MRSA, or a rate of 11.74 per 1,000 hospitalizations. [108] Many of these infections are less serious, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that there are 80,461 invasive MRSA infections and 11,285 deaths due to MRSA annually. [109]

  4. Staphylococcal infection - Wikipedia

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    Problematically, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become a major cause of hospital-acquired infections. MRSA has also been recognized with increasing frequency in community-acquired infections. [7] The symptoms of a staphylococcal infection include a collection of pus, such as a boil or furuncle, or abscess.

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    Causes of pneumonia in the elderly Pneumonia can be caused by a buildup of bacteria, viruses, or fungi in the lungs. There are several types of bacteria that can cause pneumonia, some typical and ...

  6. Pneumatocele - Wikipedia

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    Differential diagnoses – other conditions that could cause similar symptoms as pneumatocele include lung cancer, tuberculosis, [7] and a lung abscess [1] in the setting of hyper IgE syndrome (aka Job's syndrome), as a complication of COVID-19 pneumonitis, [8] or on its own, often caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection during cystic fibrosis.

  7. Liquefactive necrosis - Wikipedia

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    Liquefactive necrosis (or colliquative necrosis) is a type of necrosis which results in a transformation of the tissue into a liquid viscous mass. [1] Often it is associated with focal bacterial or fungal infections, and can also manifest as one of the symptoms of an internal chemical burn. [2]

  8. Lower respiratory tract infection - Wikipedia

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    Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is a term often used as a synonym for pneumonia but can also be applied to other types of infection including lung abscess and acute bronchitis. Symptoms include shortness of breath, weakness, fever, coughing and fatigue. [3]

  9. Pyaemia - Wikipedia

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    Pyaemia (or pyemia) is a type of sepsis that leads to widespread abscesses of a metastatic nature. [1] It is usually caused by the staphylococcus bacteria by pus-forming organisms in the blood. Apart from the distinctive abscesses, pyaemia exhibits the same symptoms as other forms of septicaemia.

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