Empyema in the pleural cavity is also called pyothorax.
Empyema in the pleural cavity or empyema of the chest
The signs and symptoms of empyema vary somewhat according to the location of the infection and its severity
The diagnosis of empyema is usually confirmed by analyzing a sample of fluid taken from the pleural cavity
Patients with thoracic empyema may develop potentially life-threatening complications if the condition is not treated
On an x ray, empyema thoracis will appear as a cloudy or opaque ar
Empyema is most commonly caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and anaerobic bacteria. In some cases, fungi like Candida species can also be responsible for empyema. Rarely, parasitic infections or mycobacteria may lead to empyema.
Carl Arthur Hedblom has written: 'The treatment of chronic empyema' -- subject(s): Empyema
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In pelvic empyema, the infection produces large amounts of thick, foul-smelling pus that is rapidly replaced even after drainage
Evarts Ambrose Graham has written: 'Some fundamental considerations in the treatment of empyema thoracis' -- subject(s): Empyema
In empyema thoracis, patients usually exhibit symptoms of pneumonia, including fever, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain