Purulent pericarditis secondary to influenza and community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus co-infection
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951118001580
Abstract: Abstract Purulent pericarditis occurs rarely in the current antibiotic era. We describe clinical and echocardiographic features of purulent pericarditis in a previously healthy child with influenza and community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus co-infection. The child was… read more here.
Keywords: acquired methicillin; community acquired; pericarditis; influenza community ... See more keywords
Purulent pericarditis and mediastinal abscess in a young infant
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-237315
Abstract: A thriving, previously healthy 3-month-old girl presented with a 4-day history of fever, irritability and poor feeding. On admission, she was tachycardic, had cool peripheries with normal central perfusion, pulse volume and blood pressure. There… read more here.
Keywords: young infant; mediastinal abscess; abscess young; purulent pericarditis ... See more keywords
Case report of an unusual combination of purulent pericarditis and false aneurysm of the ascending aorta
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DOI: 10.1186/s13019-018-0699-4
Abstract: BackgroundPurulent pericarditis is an uncommon entity, which is, in very rare cases, associated to infection of the aorta.Case presentationWe present the case of a 42-year-old male patient, who was admitted to hospital complaining of tiredness,… read more here.
Keywords: combination purulent; case; pericarditis; purulent pericarditis ... See more keywords
Purulent Pericarditis Caused by Bacteroides fragilis: A Rare Complication of Cholangitis
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DOI: 10.14740/cr904
Abstract: Bacterial infection is a rare cause of pericarditis especially in the post-antibiotic era. When compared to viral or idiopathic etiologies, purulent pericarditis carries a higher risk for complications. While most cases are due to Staphylococcus… read more here.
Keywords: fragilis rare; pericarditis; bacteroides fragilis; caused bacteroides ... See more keywords
Purulent Pericarditis Due to Pneumococcal Bacteremia Caused by Acupuncture: An Autopsy Case Report
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.0102-22
Abstract: Purulent pericarditis is an infection of the pericardial cavity that produces purulent fluid and is commonly caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. We herein report an autopsy case that is unique in two respects: the patient had… read more here.
Keywords: pneumococcal bacteremia; autopsy case; purulent pericarditis; pericarditis ... See more keywords