| Date | 1844 |
| Author | Bennett |
| Contribution | Found mold in pneumothorax. |
| Reference | Bullock |
| Notes | It is now known that infections that cause granulomata (e.g. tuberculosis) may result in perforation of the pleurae, allowing air to enter the pleural cavity. |
| Category | Miscellany |
| Pathogen Class | Fungi |
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