The choice of antibiotic treatment influences the overall success of treatment and the development of resistance, and it is also closely related to the cost of the treatment. As a result, there is a need to review the current treatment protocols. As resistance rates show regional differences, it is necessary to regularly examine regional resistance rates to determine the appropriate empiric antibiotic treatment and reduce costs.

The use of antimicrobial agents for thoracic empyema should be based on the isolated pathogens and their resistance profiles. Clinicians should be aware of the wide diversity of anaerobic genera and species in cases of pleural empyema.

No abstract