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Lung abscess is necrosis of the pulmonary tissue and formation of cavities (more than 2 cm) containing necrotic debris or fluid caused by microbial infection.This pus-filled cavity is often caused by aspiration which may occur during altered consciousness. Alcoholism is the most common condition predisposing to lung abscesses.Lung abscess is considered primary (60%) when it results from existing lung parenchymal process and is termed secondary when it complicates another process e.g.
