Group F streptococcal empyema from aspiration of a grass inflorescence

doi:10.1016/0003-4975(90)90162-Y

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

Volume 49, Issue 2, February 1990, Pages 319-320

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Abstract

A previously healthy 15-year-old boy was seen with a loculated right lower lobe empyema. Group F β-hemolytic streptococci were cultured from the pleural fluid. Surgical intervention was required. An unsuspected aspirated grass inflorescence and a bronchopleural fistula were discovered during a decortication procedure.

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Case reportGroup F streptococcal empyema from aspiration of a grass inflorescence

Abstract

Chest

Am J Med Sci

Ecology of 350 isolates of Group F streptococcus

Am J Clin Pathol

Case report
Group F streptococcal empyema from aspiration of a grass inflorescence