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[Community-acquired empyema caused by Acinetobacter baumannii]
A Alonso Fernández1, R Alvarez-Sala Walter, C Prados Sánchez
1Servicio de Neumología, Hospital La Paz, Universidad Autónoma, Madrid.
Anales De Medicina Interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984)
|January 5, 2002
Summary
Community-acquired empyema caused by Acinetobacter baumannii is rare. This case report details a 44-year-old male diagnosed with this condition, highlighting a unique clinical presentation.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Empyema is a serious condition involving pus in the pleural space.
- Acinetobacter baumannii is a bacterium often associated with hospital-acquired infections.
Observation:
- A 44-year-old male presented with dyspnea and fever.
- The patient had no significant past medical history.
- Diagnostic workup revealed empyema.
Findings:
- The empyema was attributed to Acinetobacter baumannii.
- This specific pathogen was identified as the causative agent of community-acquired empyema.
- No prior literature documented community-acquired empyema due to Acinetobacter baumannii.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of Acinetobacter baumannii infections.
- Highlights the potential for community-acquired Acinetobacter baumannii infections.
- Suggests considering Acinetobacter baumannii in community-acquired empyema, especially in endemic areas.
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