Thoracic empyema: Difference between revisions

Created page with "'''Thoracic empyema''' or '''pleural empyema''' refers to accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity. The most common bacteria involved are streptococci and staphylococci. Mycobacteria are a rare cause. Development of thoracic empyema is a cause of treatment failure for pneumonia, and it should be considered in those cases where patients don’t get better on antibiotic treatment. == Etiology == Thoracic empyema can be primary (idiopathic) or secondary t..."