Infected bullae: a recognizable entity
Bol. Asoc. Méd. P. R
;
84(1): 9-10, ene. 1992.
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in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-176701
RESUMO
Infected bullae are seldom diagnosed. They are frequently confused with pulmonary abscess. We present a case with a characteristic evolution. Bullae were identified previous to the infection. The illness developed gradually with scanty sputum, pleuritic pain and finally a febrile illness. Fever abated 48 hours after initiating two weeks of therapy with intravenous Clindamycin and Amikacin. As it is commonly seen, radiographic resolution was slow but it was complete in 8 weeks. Recognition of infected bullae is important to avoid inappropriate diagnostic or therapeutic interventions
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Corynebacterium Infections
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Cysts
/
Lung Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
/
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
/
Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Bol. Asoc. Méd. P. R
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
1992
Type:
Article
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