During the early stages of a lung abscess, the pathological process is the same as that of:
A) pulmonary edema.
B)bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
C)pneumonia.
D)pulmonary fibrosis.

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The early stages of a lung abscess involve the formation of an infected cavity within the lung tissue, with accumulation of pus and debris. This is similar to the pathological process of pneumonia, which also involves infection and inflammation within the lung tissue. Pulmonary edema involves the accumulation of fluid within the lungs, while bronchopulmonary dysplasia and pulmonary fibrosis involve chronic changes in lung structure and function, rather than acute infection and inflammation.

During the Early Stages of a Lung Abscess, the Pathological