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Pleural effusion empyema: commonly caused by Strep. pneumoniae and Staph. aureus. Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date October 2003 Pleural effusion malignant: lung and breast were the commonest primaries. Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date October 2003 Pleural effusion in medical ITU patients heart failure was a common cause. Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date October 2003 Pleural effusion breast and lung cancer were the commonest malignant causes. Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date April 2003