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Written by
Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD
Medically Reviewed by
Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD
on Jun 16, 2017
Glossary
Lung abscess:
Formation of a cavity in the lung filled with pus
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis
that commonly affects the lungs, but can also affect other organs
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