Mycotic abscesses are due to
As the name suggests, mycotic abscesses are caused by fungal infections.
However remember that mycotic aneurysm is a misnomer and is caused due to bacterial infection of arterial wall. The infection weakens the wall to cause aneurysm formation (Organisms are usually Staphylococcal, streptococcal, or salmonella)
Bacterial infection
Fungal infection
Viral infection
Mixed infection