title: Empyema caused by Aeromonas species in Taiwan.
abstract: Strains of Aeromonas species are prevalent bacteria in coastal areas of southern Taiwan. Aeromonad is known as a cause of epidemic diarrheal disease, and the most common clinical manifestation is acute gastroenteritis. Extra-intestinal infections by Aeromonas species, such as pleural cavity, are rare. Herein, we described the six patients who developed Aeromonas spp.-related empyema, and was successfully treated with antimicrobial agent and drainage.
authors.affiliation: Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Tainan, Taiwan. ccm870958@yahoo.com.tw
authors.forename: Chien-Ming
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Chao
authors.forename: Shiow-Jen
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Gau
authors.forename: Chih-Cheng
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Lai
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000333:Aeromonas / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D000368:Aged; D004653:Empyema / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D016905:Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013624:Taiwan