Human genes for pleural empyema
Pleural empyema [DOID:3798]
A soft tissue infectious disease that involves accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity as a result of infection within the lung (pneumonia) or a lung abscess spreading into the space. The symptoms include cough, fever, chest pain, sweating and shortness of breath.
Synonyms: pleural empyema, DOID:3798, pleural empyemas, abscess of pleural cavity, abscess of thorax ...