Lifesaving pericardiocentesis due to purulent pericarditis with growth of Gram-negative rods in an immune-competent Inuit male
Abstract Polymicrobial Gram-negative pericarditis is a rare entity in the immune-competent patient, and purulent pericarditis due to bacteria complicated by tamponade is a life-threatening condition with high mortality rates. A prompt diagnosis and treatment is, as in this case, lifesaving and facil...
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Main Authors: |
Simonÿ, Carl,
Malham, Mikkel,
Kanstrup, Jacob,
Wojtek, Piotr,
Lynggaard, Folmer,
Andersen, Stig |
Format: | Report
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Language: | English |
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BioMed Central Ltd.
2014
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Online Access: | http://www.intjem.com/content/7/1/21
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