Unusual case of necrotizing pneumonia caused by Fusobacterium nucleatum complicating influenza a virus infection.

Authors :: Akagi Fukushima E
Bhargava A
Source :: Anaerobe [Anaerobe] 2021 Jun; Vol. 69, pp. 102342. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Feb 07.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: We report a rare case of Fusobacterium nucleatum necrotizing pneumonia following an influenza viral infection. This rare bacterial lung infection can have severe complications such as respiratory failure and septic shock, so early recognition and treatment are necessary.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Female
Fusobacterium Infections microbiology
Fusobacterium Infections physiopathology
Humans
Influenza, Human physiopathology
Middle Aged
Pneumonia, Necrotizing physiopathology
Treatment Outcome
Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use
Fusobacterium Infections complications
Fusobacterium nucleatum drug effects
Influenza, Human complications
Influenza, Human drug therapy
Pneumonia, Necrotizing drug therapy
Pneumonia, Necrotizing etiology

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