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Pyogenic Liver Abscess : Complications

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Pleural effusion
A pleural effusion is an accumulation of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.Fluid in the chest; Fluid on the lung; Pleural fluid.Your body produces pleural fluid in small amounts to lubricate the surfaces of th...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 29, 2008
Pleural Effusion
Pleural effusion occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space(the space between the two layers of the pleura). It is commonly known as"water on the lungs."
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Pleural Effusion
Pleural effusion is the accumulation of fluid in the pleural space. The pleural space is the region between the outer surface of each lung(visceral pleurae) and the membrane that surrounds each lung(parietal pleurae).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Septicemia
Septicemia is the presence of bacteria in the blood( bacteremia) and is often associated with severe disease.Septicemia is a serious, life-threatening infection that gets worse very quickly. It can arise from infections throughout the body, includ...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 25, 2007
Blood Poisoning
Blood poisoning, also known as septicemia or sepsis, occurs when the bloodstream becomes infected by bacteria(i.e., staphylococci, streptococci) or fungi introduced through a wound, abscess, or other injury. Septicemia may also originate from a lo...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Intra-abdominal abscess
An intra-abdominal abscess is an infected pocket of fluid and pus located inside the belly area(abdominal cavity). There may be more than one abscess.An intra-abdominal abscess can be caused by a ruptured appendix, ruptured diverticula, a parasite...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 17, 2008
Pleurisy
Pleurisy is inflammation of the lining of the lungs that causes pain when you take a breath or cough.Pleurisy may develop when you have lung inflammation due to infections such as pneumonia or tuberculosis. It may also occur with:.Asbestos-related...
Source:ADAM
Date:November 12, 2007
Pleurisy
Pleurisy is an inflammation of the membrane that surrounds and protects the lungs(the pleura). Inflammation occurs when an infection or damaging agent irritates the pleural surface.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Pleurisy
Pleurisy is an inflammation of the membrane that surrounds and protects the lungs(the pleura). Inflammation occurs when an infection or damaging agent irritates the pleural surface.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Empyema
Empyema is a collection of pus in the space between the lung and the inside of the chest wall(pleural space).Empyema is caused by an infection that spreads from the lung. It leads to a buildup of pus in the pleural space.There can be a pint or mor...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 17, 2009
Empyema
Empyema is a condition in which pus and fluid from infected tissue collects in a body cavity. The name comes from the Greek word empyein meaning pus-producing(suppurate).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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