Pathogenic organisms responsible for causing Acute Empyema Thoracis

In this article, we will discuss various Pathogenic organisms that are responsible for causing Acute Empyema Thoracis. So, let’s get started.

Pathogenic organisms

Gram-positive bacteria e.g. Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogens.

Gram-negative bacteria e.g. E. coli, B. proteus, H. influenza, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas and Enterobacter species.

Anaerobic bacterias e.g. Bacteroides, Fusobacterium, peptostreptococci.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Parasites e.g. E.histolytica, T.echinococcus.

Fungi e.g. Aspergillus, Cryptococcus, Blastocomycosis, etc.