Fusobacterium nucleatum Pleural Empyema in a Patient with Progressive Rheumatoid Arthritis and Immunosuppression
Fusobacterium nucleatum is an anaerobic oral commensal organism that is often associated with inflammatory bowel disease, adverse pregnancy outcomes, respiratory tract infections, and Lemierre’s syndrome. Rheumatoid arthritis is often associated with pleuropulmonary manifestations including noninfec...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Infectious Diseases |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5212401 |