title: Group F streptococcal empyema from aspiration of a grass inflorescence.
abstract: A previously healthy 15-year-old boy was seen with a loculated right lower lobe empyema. Group F beta-hemolytic streptococci were cultured from the pleural fluid. Surgical intervention was required. An unsuspected aspirated grass inflorescence and a bronchopleural fistula were discovered during a decortication procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Shreveport 71130-3932.
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Baethge
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Eggerstedt
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Olash
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D004653:Empyema / Q000209:etiology*; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung; D008297:Male; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006109:Poaceae; D013290:Streptococcal Infections; D013291:Streptococcus