%0 Journal Article %T ANSWER: Rare complications of pulmonary infection (Supplement) %A Eddy NGATEMO %A Ian BICKLE %J Brunei International Medical Journal %D 2012 %I Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam %X Analysis of pleural aspiratesPleural effusion is categorised into transudate (< 30 gm/dL) or exudate (¡Ý 30 gm/dL) based on the protein content. Exudative effusions are caused by a variety of inflammatory disorders and often require more extensive evaluations than transudate. %U http://www.bimjonline.com/DOAJ/Brunei%20Int%20Med%20J%202012%20Volume%208%20Issue%201.htm