Aimen Iqbal, Daniya Muhammad Haroon, Sanya Badar, Lavleen Kaur, Muhammad Waqas, Faryal Haider, Muneebuddin Syed, Karim Djekidel
Pneumonia is a common respiratory infection typically caused by pathogens such as Streptococcus pneumoniae , Haemophilus influenzae , and Staphylococcus aureus . It is characterized by inflammation and infection in the lung parenchyma, often presenting with symptoms such as cough, fever, and difficulty breathing. Empyema, on the other hand, is a severe complication of pneumonia marked by the accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity. Streptococcus pyogenes ( S. pyogenes ), also known as group A Streptococcus (GAS), is a bacterium that can cause various infections, including pharyngitis and skin infections...
October 2023: Curēus