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Unusual presentation of Streptococcus pneumoniae-induced septic shock 36 years after splenectomy.
- Source :
- Infection; Jun2011, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p283-285, 3p, 1 Color Photograph
- Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- The article presents a case study of a 51-year-old patient with no history of splenectomy who was brought to the hospital with disseminated intravascular coagulation and died of Streptococcus (S.) pneumoniae caused by overwhelming post-splenectomy infection (OPSI). It states that the patient died following 30 minutes of continuous cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Forensic investigations suggested that his lungs were filled with pleural effusions on each side.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03008126
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Infection
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 62519550
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-011-0097-5