title: Haemophilus parainfluenzae thoracic empyema.
abstract: To our knowledge, thoracic empyema caused by Haemophilus parainfluenzae has not been described previously. A case occurred in the setting of alcoholism and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. We note the similarity to pulmonary infections with H influenzae and discuss the implications for antibiotic therapy.
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D004653:Empyema / Q000209:etiology*; D006190:Haemophilus; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000209:etiology*