A 54-year-old male is diagnosed with empyema. Which of the following is most likely the cause?
A) Virus
B) Staphylococcus aureus
C) Klebsiella pneumoniae
D) Moraxella catarrhalis

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Empyema is most commonly caused by bacterial infections, particularly Staphylococcus aureus. While viruses can cause respiratory infections, they are less likely to cause empyema. Klebsiella pneumoniae and Moraxella catarrhalis can also cause respiratory infections, but they are less common causes of empyema compared to S. aureus.

A 54-Year-Old Male Is Diagnosed with Empyema