Sympathetic empyema arising from streptococcus anginosus splenic abscess

We report a 52 year old male with a history splenic infarction, abdominal pain and shortness of breath. CT scanning revealed a splenic abcess and empyema. Cultures from both sites grew Streptococcus anginosus. These resolved with drainage and antibiotics. Physicians should consider Streptococcus spe...

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Main Authors: Wissa E, Mathew M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arizona Thoracic Society 2012-03-01
Series:Southwest Journal of Pulmonary and Critical Care
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Online Access:http://www.swjpcc.com/pulmonary/2012/3/7/sympathetic-empyema-arising-from-streptococcus-anginosus-spl.html