In empyema thoracis, patients usually exhibit symptoms of pneumonia, including fever, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain
Empyema in the pleural cavity or empyema of the chest
On an x ray, empyema thoracis will appear as a cloudy or opaque ar
Empyema in the pleural cavity is sometimes called empyema thoracis, or empyema of the chest
Evarts Ambrose Graham has written: 'Some fundamental considerations in the treatment of empyema thoracis' -- subject(s): Empyema
The signs and symptoms of empyema vary somewhat according to the location of the infection and its severity
Empyema of the gallbladder is marked by intense pain on the upper right side of the abdomen, high fever, and rigidity of the muscles over the infected area
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
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