| Fatal group B streptococcal empyema in an adult. | |
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PMID: 3317899 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We have reviewed the literature on group B streptococcal empyema in adults and presented an additional case. During the early antibiotic era, this rare infection was described only in women after parturition. Diabetes mellitus or glucose intolerance was present in our patient and in all of the described cases of nonparturient adults. Mortality from this infection was high. The condition differs from classic beta-hemolytic streptococcal (group A) pneumonia and empyema in its predilection for older, more chronically ill persons and in its more frequent nosocomial occurrence. |
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Authors:
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A L George; A M Savage |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Southern medical journal Volume: 80 ISSN: 0038-4348 ISO Abbreviation: South. Med. J. Publication Date: 1987 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-12-21 Completed Date: 1987-12-21 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404522 Medline TA: South Med J Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1436-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Medical Service, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn. |
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Empyema
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etiology* Humans Male Middle Aged Streptococcal Infections / microbiology* Streptococcus agalactiae / isolation & purification |
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