Elevated pleural fluid pH in Proteus mirabilis empyema

Three cases of Proteus empyema were associated with elevated pleural fluid pH values. The elevated pH is likely due to ammonia production by Proteus organisms.

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Published inChest Vol. 84; no. 1; p. 109
Main Authors Pine, J R, Hollman, J L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1983
Subjects
Aged
Ammonia - metabolism
Drainage
Empyema - etiology
Empyema - metabolism
Empyema - therapy
Female
Humans
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
Male
Middle Aged
Pleural Effusion - metabolism
Proteus Infections - metabolism
Proteus mirabilis - metabolism
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Summary:Three cases of Proteus empyema were associated with elevated pleural fluid pH values. The elevated pH is likely due to ammonia production by Proteus organisms.
ISSN:0012-3692
DOI:10.1378/chest.84.1.109