Pseudomonas aeruginosa empyema in an adult with cystic fibrosis.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is frequently grown from the sputum of adults with cystic fibrosis-related bronchiectasis. A rare case of pseudomonal empyema is reported in this clinical setting. Early diagnosis permitted successful treatment with closed needle aspiration and intravenous antibiotics.
Mestitz
H
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Alfred Hospital, Prahran, Victoria, Australia.
Bowes
G
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D000328:Adult; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications*; D004653:Empyema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography