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Pleural infection is a condition being increasingly encountered by the respiratory physician due to rises in incidence. It continues to be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This article aims to provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of this condition as well as highlighting some recent advances in diagnostics, the associated microbiology and modern treatment strategies.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/B978-0-12-801238-3.11374-1

Type

Chapter

Book title

Encyclopedia of Respiratory Medicine, Second Edition

Publication Date

01/01/2021

Volume

4

Pages

383 - 395