An exudative pleural effusion has a low protein content.

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An exudative pleural effusion typically has a high protein content (greater than 0.5 g/dL) due to the presence of inflammatory cells, bacteria, or cancer cells in the fluid. A low protein content is more common in transudative pleural effusions, which are caused by imbalances in hydrostatic and oncotic pressure in the blood vessels.

An Exudative Pleural Effusion Has a Low Protein Content