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Empyema caused by Clostridium perfringens.

W C Kwan, S C Lam, A W Chow

    Canadian Medical Association Journal
    |June 15, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Clostridial empyema typically follows trauma or lung disease. This case report details a rare instance of empyema caused by Clostridium perfringens without these common preceding factors.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical microbiology
    • Thoracic surgery
    • Infectious diseases

    Background:

    • Clostridial empyema is a serious infection of the pleural space.
    • It is frequently associated with predisposing factors such as trauma, chest surgery, and underlying lung disease.

    Observation:

    • This report presents a unique case of empyema caused by Clostridium perfringens.
    • The patient did not have a history of trauma, invasive thoracic procedures, or known lung disease.

    Findings:

    • Clostridium perfringens is an uncommon but severe pathogen in empyema development.
    • The absence of typical risk factors highlights the diverse etiology of clostridial empyema.

    Implications:

    • This case expands the understanding of risk factors for Clostridium perfringens empyema.
    • Clinicians should consider Clostridium perfringens in the differential diagnosis of empyema, even in the absence of typical predisposing conditions.

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