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WBCs vs. bacteria eat up the glucose
| Parapneumonic Effusions | ||
| Uncomplicated | Complicated | |
|---|---|---|
| Etiology | Sterile fluid in pleural space | Bacteria in pleural space |
| pH | ≥ 7.2 | < 7.2 |
| Glucose | > 60mg/dL | < 60mg/dL |
| WBC | ≤ 50,000/mm3 | > 50,000/mm3 |
| Gram stain & Culture | Negative | Typically false negative (not enough bacteria - would be positive with empyema) |
| Treatment | Antibiotics | Antibiotics + Drainage |

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