A Rare Case of Candida Parapsilosis Empyema Thoracis
BACKGROUND: This case report describes a patient with pleural empyema that grew Candida parapsilosis, an unexpected finding, especially in an immunocompetent individual with no prior surgery or trauma to the area. Candida empyema is a rare infection associated with mortality rates as high as 61.9%....
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Main Author: | Arielle E. Solomon (Author) |
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2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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