Table 2 Infection in patients with pneumothorax secondary to GPA
The site of infection and pathogens | n = 20 |
|---|---|
The site of infection | |
Lung | 4 (20%) |
Pleural | 9 (45%) |
Blood | 3 (15%) |
Parotid | 1 (5%) |
Pathogens | |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 5 (25%) |
Hemolytic streptococcus | 2 (10%) |
Proteus | 1 (5%) |
Bacteroides fragilis | 1 (5%) |
Streptococcus faecalis | 1 (5%) |
Candida albicans | 1 (5%) |
Aspergillus niger | 1 (5%) |