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Trichomonas in pleural effusion

G Radosavljevic-Asic1, D Jovanovic, D Radovanovic

  • 1Institute for Lung Diseases and TB, University Clinical Center, Belgrade, Yugoslavia.

The European Respiratory Journal
|October 1, 1994
PubMed
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Aspiration pneumonia in an alcoholic patient was linked to trichomonads in pleural effusion. Metronidazole showed therapeutic benefits, but surgical decortication was ultimately required for recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Aspiration pneumonia is a serious risk for individuals with acute alcoholism.
  • Pleural effusions can arise as a complication of pneumonia.

Observation:

  • Living trichomonads were identified within a parapneumonic pleural effusion.
  • The patient presented with risk factors for aspiration pneumonia due to severe alcohol consumption.

Findings:

  • Metronidazole demonstrated the most significant therapeutic effect among administered medications.
  • Successful resolution of the condition necessitated a surgical procedure (decortication).

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for unusual pathogens like trichomonads in complicated pleural effusions.

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  • Effective management may require a combination of antimicrobial therapy and surgical intervention.
  • Clinicians should consider a broader differential diagnosis in patients with risk factors for aspiration.