A Fatal Case of Fungal Empyema Due to Candida Krusei and Candida Tropicalis: A Rare Occurrence with an Atypical Presentation

A Fatal Case of Fungal Empyema Due to Candida Krusei and Candida Tropicalis: A Rare Occurrence with an Atypical Presentation

Infections of the pleural cavity remain an important cause of morbidity and mortality despite advancement in diagnostic modalities and therapy. Community acquired empyema thoracis due to Candida species are rarely reported in paediatric literature. We hereby report an interesting case of empyema d...

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Main Authors: Venkatesh Karkada Srinivasnakshatri, Parimala Subramani, Kanak Narayan Venkateshwaraprasad, Puneet Varma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2014-11-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
antifungal agents
empyema thoracis
pleural effusion
respiratory failure
thoracocentesis
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/5205/10466_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(AJAK)_PFA(Sh)_PF2(PAG).pdf

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