Pleural empyema in a new born: A case report

Abstract

Pleural empyema is a parapneumonic effusion (a pleural collection in association with underlying pneumonia) that contains pus. We report 25 day old male infant who developed early onset neonatal pneumonia with pleural empyema. Staphylococcus aureus was isolated from pleural fluid. Patient was managed with intercostal tube drainage and antimicrobial therapy.