ArticleCureus2025
A Rare Case of Polymicrobial Empyema Associated With COVID-19 Infection Complicated by a Bronchopleural Fistula.
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Abstract
Empyema is a rare but serious complication in patients with COVID-19, and its association with bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is even more uncommon. We present the case of a 40-year-old woman with a history of intravenous drug use who developed polymicrobial empyema in the setting of COVID-19, further complicated by BPF. She presented with hypoxic respiratory failure, leukocytosis, and lactic acidosis. Imaging revealed a large right-sided hydropneumothorax and bilateral lung opacities. Broad-spectrum antibiotics, antivirals, and corticosteroids were initiated, and 3 liters of purulent fluid were drained via chest tube, confirming empyema. Cultures identified multiple pathogens, including
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