Anaerobic pulmonary abscesses. Hematogenous spread from head and neck infections.
Multiple anaerobic pulmonary abscesses in previously healthy children are rare. Two cases are presented in which the discovery and adequate drainage of infectious foci in the head and neck were key to controlling the infection.
D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic; D002648:Child; D004322:Drainage; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008169:Lung Abscess / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents