Fusobacterium/Peptostreptococcus - A Case Report of Communityacquired Empyema Resulting in Surgical Decortication with Prolonged Antibiotic Therapy: A Case Series and Review of the Literature

CONCLUSION: This case highlights an unusual presentation of community-acquired empyema secondary to anaerobes without any risk factors for aspiration pneumonia. Therefore, clinicians should consider the possibility of anaerobic coverage in the treatment of community-acquired empyema in the appropriate setting.PMID:38178665 | DOI:10.2174/0118715265255809231107100450
Source: Infectious Disorders Drug Targets - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research