Pneumonia, a pulmonary abscess, and an empyema caused by Parvimonas micra.

BACKGROUND

Pneumonia with an empyema caused by anaerobic bacteria is rare but can be life-threatening, especially in immunocompromised patients.

CASE PRESENTATION: A 67-year-old man with diabetes and hypertension who presented with pneumonia and pleural effusion and was unresponsive to initial broad-spectrum antibiotics is presented. Next-generation sequencing identified Parvimonas micra and other pathogens. Therefore, targeted therapy with levornidazole was initiated. The patient's condition improved significantly after this treatment.

CONCLUSIONS

This case highlights the importance of considering anaerobic bacteria in immunocompromised patients and the utility of next-generation sequencing in identifying atypical pathogens.