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Streptococcus milleri as a cause of pleural empyema.

Abstract
Review of an annual series of cases of empyema seen at a regional cardiothoracic unit showed that six out of 25 were due to Streptococcus milleri. The details of the cases are summarised. This organism is now an important cause of empyema, occurring much more commonly in men than in women; but since it is highly sensitive to penicillins permanent resolution can be achieved with antibiotic treatment combined with open or closed drainage.
AuthorsD B Hocken, J E Dussek
JournalThorax (Thorax) Vol. 40 Issue 8 Pg. 626-8 (Aug 1985) ISSN: 0040-6376 [Print] England
PMID4035635 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Empyema (etiology, microbiology)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Streptococcal Infections (complications)
  • Streptococcus (isolation & purification)

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