Escherichia Coli in Pleural Space – Rare Isolation
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 9
Abstract
Escherichia coli (E. coli) are commonly isolated in patients with urinary tract infections, meningitis, cholecysitis and travellers diarrhea. Isolation in pleural space is very rare. Here we report a case of E. coli causing multiloculated empyema requiring 12F pigtail insertion inside the largest loculation, aggressive treatment with appropriate antibiotics and decortication.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Natraj. M, Dr. Irfan Ismail Ayub, Dr. Dhanasekar, Dr. B. Rajagopalan
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