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Primary lung abscess in early infancy

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Abstract

Background

Lung abscess is rare in early infancy.

Case characteristics

We report two infants with lung abscess, who presented with short respiratory illness.

Intervention

Infants were managed with broad spectrum antibiotics including Clindamycin. Needle aspiration was attempted in one case.

Message

High index of suspicion in infants with respiratory distress of prolonged duration can help in reaching the diagnosis.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India

    Prasoon Goyadi & Pankaj C. Vaidya

  2. Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India

    Srikanth K. P.

  3. Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Department of Pediatrics, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India

    Meenu Singh

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Goyadi, P., K. P., S., Vaidya, P.C. et al. Primary lung abscess in early infancy. Indian Pediatr 52, 241–242 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-015-0615-0

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