Pleuropulmonary lung infection by anaerobic bacteria.
Two patients with severe pleuropulmonary infection caused by non-sporing anaerobic bacteria are described. One had an empyema with foul-smelling pus and developed bacteraemia, and the other developed a lung abscess. Both were successfully treated with antibiotics and drainage, chest surgery being avoided. The successful diagnosis and treatment of these patients involved close liaison between clinical and laboratory staff.
D000328:Adult; D001442:Bacteroides Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D001441:Bacteroides fragilis; D002701:Chloramphenicol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004653:Empyema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008169:Lung Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D001443:Prevotella melaninogenica; D011859:Radiography
D008795:Metronidazole; D002701:Chloramphenicol