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IPLab:Lab 3:Bronchopneumonia

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An abscess is a collection of pus (white blood cells) within a cavity formed by disintegrated tissue.

An abscess is a collection of pus (white blood cells) within a cavity formed by disintegrated tissue.

In alcoholics, aspiration pneumonia is common--bacteria enter the lung via aspiration of gastric contents.

An infiltrate is an accumulation of cells in the lung parenchyma--this is a sign of pneumonia.