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A 2-year-old child had acute respiratory viral infection and died from cardiopulmonary decompensation. Autopsy revealed that his right lung was hyperemic; in the 2nd, 6th and 10th segments and on the incision there were airless yellowish foci of irregular form, from several mm up to 1 cm large. Mi- croscopical examination revealed exudate consisting mainly of neutrophils in the given areas of pulmonary tissue in the alveoles, bronchioles and bronchial tubes. What is the most probable diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Focal pneumonia
  2. Interstitial pneumonia
  3. Pulmonary abscess
  4. Acute bronchitis
  5. Croupous pneumonia
Correct answer

Focal pneumonia

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