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University of Oxford: Largest genetic study of pleural infection reveals complex nature of common disease

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Pleural infection is a common and severe disease with high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Pleural infection occurs when bacteria invade the pleural space, which is the area in-between the lungs and the chest wall. Patients need hospitalisation, which could last from several days to weeks. Conventional bacterial culture techniques fail to identify the pathogen in […]