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Microbiology in pleural fluid cultures
| Microorganism cultured in pleural fluid | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Negative cultures | 22 (73.3) |
| Positive pleural fluid cultures | 8 (26.7) |
| Gram positive organism | 1 (3.3) |
| Rhodococcus equi | 1 (3.3) |
| Gram negative organism | 6 (23.4) |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae sp. | 4 (16.7) |
| Klebsiella ESBL | 1 (3.3) |
| Enterobacter CRE | 1 (3.3) |
ESBL extended spectrum beta lactamase, CRE carbapenem resistance enterobacteriaceae
