title: [Pleural empyema caused by Gemella species: a rare condition].
abstract: Three cases of pleural empyema caused by Gemella species--2 caused by Gemella morbillorum and 1 caused by G haemolysansare reported. Microbiological characteristics, predisposing factors, and treatment are reviewed and all cases published in the literature are analyzed.
authors.affiliation: Secció de Pneumologia, Hospital Universitari Sant Joan d'Alacant, Sant Joan d'Alacant, Alacant, España.
authors.forename: Cristina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Senent
authors.forename: José Norberto
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Sancho
authors.forename: Eusebi
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Chiner
authors.forename: Jaime
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Signes-Costa
authors.forename: Ana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Camarasa
authors.forename: Ada Luz
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Andreu
mesh_terms: D016724:Empyema, Pleural / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D016908:Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D040141:Staphylococcaceae