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Lung Abscess

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Definition: Solitary or multiple collections of PUS within the lung parenchyma as a result of infection by bacteria, protozoa, or other agents.  coordinate IM with precoordinated organism/infection term (IM); if unspecified bacterial abscess, do not coordinate with BACTERIAL INFECTIONS since most abscesses are bacterial    Other names Abscess, Pulmonary; Abscess, Lung; Lung Abscesses; Abscesses, Lung; Pulmonary Abscesses; Pulmonary Abscess; Abscesses, Pulmonary

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