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All are X-ray findings of Staphylococcus pneumonia except:

A
Pneumatocoele
B
Hilar lymphadenopathy
C
Empyema
D
Absent air bronchogram
High-Yield Explanation
In S. aureus pneumonia, lobar enlargement with bulging of interlobular fissures can be seen in severe cases. Air bronchograms are not seen Abscess, cavitations (with air-fluid levels) and pneumatoceles are commonly seen and 30-50% of patients develop pleural effusions, half of which are empyemas. Note :- Cavitation and associated pleural effusions are also observed in cases of anaerobic infections, gram-negative infections and tuberculosis.

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