The Bacteriology of Pleural Infection by Genetic and Standard Methods and Its Mortality Significance

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BACKGROUND: Antibiotic choices for pleural infection are uncertain as its bacteriology is poorly described. METHODS: Pleural fluid from 434 pleural infections underwent standard culture and a screen for bacteria by amplification and sequencing of bacterial 16S ribosomal RNA gene. RESULTS: Approximately 50% of community-acquired infections were streptococcal, and 20% included anaerobic bacteria. Approximately 60%...

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