Parapneumonic effusion and empyema are rising in incidence worldwide, particularly in
association with comorbidities in an aging population. Also driving this change is the …

Emerging concepts in pleural infection : Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine Emerging
concepts in pleural infection : Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine Log in or Register …

Background: Brucellosis is the most common global zoonosis and an important public health
problem in many parts of the world including Iran. Diagnosis of brucellosis is frequently …

Background Melioidosis, the infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, is associated
with a high case fatality rate, due in part to difficulties in clinical recognition and diagnostic …

Background Worldwide, pleural infections are becoming more common. Overuse of
empirical antibiotics has been linked to longer hospital stays and higher death rates …

Background: Pleural effusion is a common clinical problem encountered in both developed
as well as in developing countries. They can develop either due to pulmonary or …

Objectives: To determine the frequency of positive pleural fluid Culture by utilizing blood
culture bottles and sterile syringes in patients with Para pneumonic effusions Material and …

: Pulmonary embolism is the fourth leading cause of pleural effusion. Pleural effusion that
results from a pulmonary embolus is usually small and unilateral. A pulmonary embolus is …

Culture tests are very important in choosing the appropriate antibiotics for bacterial
infections. In some cases, bacteria that could not be identified in standard culture bottles …

Background: Complicated parapneumonic pleural effusion causes high morbidity and
mortality. Identification of the etiological agent is the key element for appropriate treatment …