Lung Abscess Due To Pasteurella Multocida: Report of a Diabetic Case With No Underlying Lung Disease
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Lung Abscess Due To Pasteurella Multocida: Report of a Diabetic Case With No Underlying Lung Disease

Thorac Res Pract 2007;8(1):30-31
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Abstract

We reported a case of lung abscess due to P. multocida in a 56 years old diabetic man who had a dog but no bites or scratches. He was a current smoker with no underlying lung disease. This report suggests that P. multocida may cause lung abscess in diabetic patients and smoking might be considered as a predisposing factor in pet owners.

Keywords: Pasteurella multocida, lung abscess, smoking