Staphylococcus aureus Pericardial Abscess Presenting as Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock After Acupuncture Therapy
Korean Circulation Journal
;
: 501-503, 2012.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-86106
ABSTRACT
Pericardial abscess is an extremely rare complication of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. We report a case of a 72-year-old woman with multiple acupuncture scars on both knees who presented with shortness of breath and general weakness. Transthoracic echocardiography and pericardiocentesis confirmed the presence of pericardial fluid collection. Staphylococcus aureus grew in both pericardial fluid and blood. Although an aggressive medical treatment including intravenous antibiotics and percutaneous drainage, the patient died 2 days after admission.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pericarditis
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Shock, Septic
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Staphylococcus
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Staphylococcus aureus
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Echocardiography
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Acupuncture Therapy
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Drainage
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Cicatrix
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Bacteremia
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Sepsis
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Circulation Journal
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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