Computed tomography: Left-sided Streptococcus pneumoniae necrotizing pneumonia

Computed tomography: Left-sided Streptococcus pneumoniae necrotizing pneumonia

Computed tomography of the chest demonstrating left-sided necrotizing pneumonia. Note the consolidation of the left lung parenchyma with focal areas of liquefaction (arrows).

Courtesy William J Barson, MD.

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