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Three cases of pleural empyema caused by Gemella species— 2 caused by Gemella morbillorum and 1 caused by G haemolysans –are reported. Microbiological characteristics, predisposing factors, and treatment are reviewed and all cases published in the literature are analyzed.
Key words:
Gemella morbillorum
Gemella haemolysans
Pleural empyema
Se describen 3 casos de empiema pleural por microorganismos del género Gemella, 2 por la especie G. morbillorum y uno por G. haemolysans. Se revisan las características microbiológicas, los factores predisponentes y las pautas de tratamiento, y se exponen los casos publicados en la literatura médica.
Palabras clave:
Gemella morbillorum
Gemella haemolysans
Empiema pleural
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