Abstract

K. Vedithreddy*, P. Akhila, K. Harshitha, S. Veena, K. Tirumala Naik, Dr. A. Sreekanth Yadav

ABSTRACT

Pneumonia, an inflammatory lung infection, affects the parenchyma and alveolar sacs, often resulting in fluid or pus accumulation. It is caused by various agents, including bacteria (e.g., Streptococcus pneumoniae), viruses (e.g., influenza), and fungi. Classified by causative agent, acquisition location (e.g., community- or hospital-acquired), severity, anatomical location, and duration, pneumonia presents symptoms such as fever, dyspnea, cough, and chest pain. This report details a case of a 50-year-old male with bilateral lobar pneumonia and pleural effusion. Diagnostic imaging revealed multilobar pneumonia with bilateral pleural effusion, more significant on the right. The patient’s treatment included bronchodilators, antibiotics, supportive care, and pleural fluid aspiration, which resulted in clinical improvement.