Abstract
Empyema caused by Streptococcus constellatus in e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) can result in fatal outcomes. Empyema as a presentation of EVALI is rarely reported. S. constellatus is a known causative pathogen in empyema, typically associated with the elderly and immunocompromised states. We report the case of a 13-year-old male with a history of active e-cigarette use who presented to our center with right lung empyema, complicated by a suspected bronchopleural fistula. Despite chest drainage, antibiotic therapy, inotropic support, and mechanical ventilation, the patient ultimately succumbed to his illness. This case highlights a rarely reported severe complication of EVALI. Clinicians should be vigilant about obtaining a history of e-cigarette use in patients presenting with unexplained empyema.
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Publication details
- DOI
- 10.5001/omj.2025.07
- Journal
- Oman Medical Journal
- Publisher
- Oman Medical Specialty Board
- Open access
- Gold open access
Cite this article
APA 7
Li, C. W., Chan, E. T., & Nyanti, L. E. (2025). Fatal E-cigarette or Vaping Product Use-associated Lung Injury Secondary to Streptococcus Constellatus Empyema. Oman Medical Journal. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2025.07
MLA 9
Li, Cheng Wei, et al. "Fatal E-cigarette or Vaping Product Use-associated Lung Injury Secondary to Streptococcus Constellatus Empyema." Oman Medical Journal, 2025. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2025.07.
Chicago (author–date)
Li, Cheng Wei, Eng Tat Chan, and Larry Ellee Nyanti. 2025. "Fatal E-cigarette or Vaping Product Use-associated Lung Injury Secondary to Streptococcus Constellatus Empyema." Oman Medical Journal. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2025.07.
Harvard
Li, C. W., Chan, E. T. and Nyanti, L. E. (2025) 'Fatal E-cigarette or Vaping Product Use-associated Lung Injury Secondary to Streptococcus Constellatus Empyema', Oman Medical Journal. doi:10.5001/omj.2025.07.
Vancouver
Li CW, Chan ET, Nyanti LE. Fatal E-cigarette or Vaping Product Use-associated Lung Injury Secondary to Streptococcus Constellatus Empyema. Oman Medical Journal. 2025. doi:10.5001/omj.2025.07
IEEE
C. W. Li, E. T. Chan, and L. E. Nyanti, "Fatal E-cigarette or Vaping Product Use-associated Lung Injury Secondary to Streptococcus Constellatus Empyema," Oman Medical Journal, 2025, doi: 10.5001/omj.2025.07.