Mycotic abscesses are due to
Correct Answer: Fungal infection
Description: As the name suggests, mycotic abscesses are caused by fungal infections.
However remember that mycotic aneurysm is a misnomer and is caused due to bacterial infection of arterial wall. The infection weakens the wall to cause aneurysm formation (Organisms are usually Staphylococcal, streptococcal, or salmonella)
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