[Bacterial lung abscesses].
Ugeskr Laeger
; 183(21)2021 05 24.
Article
de Da
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34060466
ABSTRACT
A lung abscess is a necrotising infection leading to loss of healthy lung tissue. It develops over several weeks, and the typical presentation includes cough, fever, and general deterioration. The clinical work-up includes contrast-enhanced CT-scans, and frequently flexible bronchoscopy with broncho-alveolar lavage as described in this review. The infection commonly represents aspiration of oral bacterial flora, including anaerobic microbes. Penicillin resistance is common. A lung abscess generally requires long-term, tailored antibiotic treatment. The patient should consult a dentist to identify possible dental foci.
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01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Abcès du poumon
Limites:
Humans
Langue:
Da
Journal:
Ugeskr Laeger
Année:
2021
Type de document:
Article