| Enterococcus pneumonia complicated with empyema and lung abscess in an HIV-positive patient. Case report and review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 19710346 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This report describes the first case of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus pneumonia complicated with empyema and lung abscess in an HIV patient and reviews previously published cases of Enterococcus pleuro-pulmonary infection. Our case highlights the rarity of this entity and reviews the risk factors for Enterococcus pleuro-pulmonary infections. |
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Authors:
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T Vanschooneveld; C Mindru; M G Madariaga; A C Kalil; D F Florescu |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of STD & AIDS Volume: 20 ISSN: 0956-4624 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2009 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-08-27 Completed Date: 2009-10-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9007917 Medline TA: Int J STD AIDS Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 659-61 Citation Subset: IM; X |
Affiliation:
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Infectious Diseases Section, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA. |
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Adult Empyema / etiology* Enterococcus / isolation & purification* HIV Seropositivity / complications* Humans Lung Abscess / etiology* Male Pneumonia, Bacterial / complications*, drug therapy Vancomycin Resistance |
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