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Rapidly developing bilateral loculated streptococcus pyogenes empyema in an Immunocompetent adult: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: is a rare cause of empyema, especially in immunocompetent individuals. The organism expresses various virulence factors leading to rapid progression of the disease. We report a case of rapidly progressing bilateral loculated empyema caused by streptococcus pyogenes in an immunocompetent host without additional risk factors.

Source: Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

DOI: 10.55729/2000-9666.1489

Authors: Anish K Shrestha, Matthew Dwumah-Agyen, Boniface Mensah, Yvette Yeboah-Kordieh, Marcos A Wolff, Jennifer A Evans

Institutions: MedStar Health, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500