Explain the pathophysiology of a lung abscess (some on notecards some not)

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lung abscess

cavity of pus/purulent material that form inside the lung because of a infection

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lung abscesses cause

tissue necrosis and liquefaction 

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Liquefaction

dead/damaged lung tissue breaks down and turns into a liquid like material (pus)

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what is a majior clinical clue of lung abscess

foul smelling sputu

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lung abscess can cause pus and microbes to enter the blood stream which can cause…

sepsis