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Empyema caused by trichomonas.

Kevin L Lewis1, Dennis E Doherty, Julie Ribes

  • 1Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Lexington, KY 40536, USA.

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|January 16, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Trichomonal empyema, a rare complication of respiratory infections, can be caused by Trichomonas species. This case highlights Trichomonas tenax as a potential pathogen in empyema development, emphasizing its rarity.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Empyema is a known complication of lower respiratory tract infections.
  • Rarely, parasitic organisms can cause empyema, particularly in immunocompromised or predisposed individuals.
  • Trichomonas species, including Trichomonas tenax, are infrequently implicated in empyema.

Observation:

  • A case of empyema in a 56-year-old male is presented.
  • The patient had a history that may have predisposed them to unusual infections.
  • Diagnostic workup confirmed the presence of Trichomonas species within the empyema fluid.

Findings:

  • The empyema was attributed to an infection with Trichomonas tenax.
  • This represents a rare instance of parasitic etiology for empyema.

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  • Literature review confirms the infrequent, yet documented, occurrence of trichomonal empyema.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering unusual pathogens in complex respiratory infections.
    • Suggests that Trichomonas tenax should be considered in the differential diagnosis of empyema, especially in specific patient populations.
    • Underscores the need for comprehensive diagnostic approaches in refractory or atypical empyema cases.