pleural empyema

Pleural Empyema

Pleural empyema, also referred to as empyema thoracis, is the accumulation of pus within the pleural cavity—the space between the lung and the chest wall—typically…
bacteroides empyema

Bacteroides empyema

Bacteroides empyema refers to a purulent infection within the pleural cavity, primarily caused by bacteria of the genus Bacteroides. These are anaerobic, gram-negative bacilli commonly…