| Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus empyema necessitatis in an eight-month-old child. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16351034 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Empyema necessitatis is a rare complication of empyema characterized by a spontaneous extension of pus from the pleural space into adjacent soft tissues. It is uncommon in the pediatric population and is usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This report describes the youngest reported case of empyema necessitatis. The clinical examination and CT scan are diagnostic. The causative organism was methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, which has not been previously reported. Treatment involves drainage of the abscess and appropriate antimicrobial therapy. |
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Authors:
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James Stallworth; Elizabeth Mack; Christopher Ozimek |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Southern medical journal Volume: 98 ISSN: 0038-4348 ISO Abbreviation: South. Med. J. Publication Date: 2005 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-12-14 Completed Date: 2006-01-18 Revised Date: - |
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: 1130-1 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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University of South Carolina, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 14 Medical Park, Suite 400, Columbia, SC 29203, USA. james.stallworth@palmettohealth.org |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abscess
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drug therapy,
microbiology Empyema, Pleural / diagnosis*, drug therapy, microbiology Humans Infant Male Methicillin Resistance* Staphylococcal Infections / diagnosis*, drug therapy Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects* Thoracic Wall |
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Comment In:
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South Med J. 2005 Nov;98(11):1059-60
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16351020
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