All are X-ray findings of Staphylococcus pneumonia except:
Pneumatocoele
Hilar lymphadenopathy
Empyema
Absent air bronchogram
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.
Pneumonia