Polymicrobial etiology as a prognostic factor for empyema in addition to the renal, age, purulence, infection source, and dietary factors score

ConclusionsMembers of the S. anginosus group and anaerobes were frequent pathogens in empyema, and polymicrobial etiology was independently associated with mortality in addition to the RAPID score. Surgery may be one option for preventing mortality.
Source: Respiratory Investigation - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research