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Case report reveals empyema complicated by bacteremia from Parvimonas micra, highlighting the necessity of prompt drainage and thorough whole-body evaluation.
Parvimonas micra is a gram-positive anaerobic coccus (GPAC) that colonizes the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract. Recent advances in bacterial identification have confirmed the clinical importance of Parvimonas micra. Here, we report a rare case of empyema with bacteremia caused by Parvimonas micra. We successfully treated the patient with appropriate antibiotics and drainage. Parvimonas micra can cause respiratory infections, including empyema, which can progress to bacteremia if treatment is delayed. In Parvimonas micra infections, not only the oral cavity but also the entire body must be investigated to clarify the entry mechanism.
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