학술논문
A Case of Multifocal Pneumonia and Bacteremia Due to Streptococcus pneumoniae Complicated by Purulent Pericarditis in an Immunocompetent Patient
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice. Jan 01, 2023 31(1):e1208-e1208
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1056-9103
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Purulent pericarditis is rare in the antibiotic era. However, if not diagnosed quickly, it may be fatal. We describe a rare case of purulent pericarditis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 4 that originated from multifocal pneumonia complicated by bacteremia in an immunocompetent host.