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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-7 | Issue 12
Recurrent Lung Abscesses in Diabetes Mellitus - Most Likely Cause Being Immune Dysfunction
Dr. Jofin George, Dr. Anika Parrikar, Dr. Sanjivani Keny, Dr. Durga Lawande
Published: Dec. 22, 2019 | 50 63
DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2019.v07i12.029
Pages: 3970-3972
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Abstract
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) incidence is increasing globally at an alarming rate. The risk of infections is high in presence of DM. This is likely due to immune dysfunction which makes them prone to develop infections. Here we present a case of uncontrolled Diabetes mellitus admitted thrice with lung abscess with involvement of different lung lobes every time.