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abstractpubmed· Abstract 2015· item PMID:25849005

Primary lung abscess in early infancy. BACKGROUND: Lung abscess is rare in early infancy. CASE CHARACTERISTICS: We report two infants with lung abscess, who presented with short respiratory llness. 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.