[Pleural empyema caused by Gemella species: a rare condition].
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.
Senent
Cristina
C
Secció de Pneumologia, Hospital Universitari Sant Joan d'Alacant, Sant Joan d'Alacant, Alacant, España.
Sancho
José Norberto
JN
Chiner
Eusebi
E
Signes-Costa
Jaime
J
Camarasa
Ana
A
Andreu
Ada Luz
AL
D016724:Empyema, Pleural / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D016908:Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D040141:Staphylococcaceae