Medical MCQ - Which of the following route of infection is most responsible for lung abscess?

Which of the following route of infection is most responsible for lung abscess?

Direct inoculation

Inhalation of infection

Spread from adjacent side of infection

Aspiration of organisms from Oropharynx

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Aspiration of organisms from Oropharynx

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Aspiration of organisms present in oropharynx is the most common route of infection, which classically leads to anerobic lung abscess.

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