Acute purulent pericarditis in children caused by haemophilus influenzae
West Indian med. j
; 42(4): 161-3, Dec. 1993.
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ABSTRACT
Acute purulent pericarditis caused by haemophilus influenzae is an unusual condition, especially in childhood. In most cases, respiratory symptoms are the presenting features, and children aged less than 4 years are most often affected. A high index of suspicion and aggresive micorbiological and cardiological evaluation are often warranted to make an early diagnosis. We herein reported two cases of pericarditis caused by H. influenzae in children aged less than two years. Pericardiocentesis was performed in each case. Early recognition, rapid diagnosis and aggressive medical and surgical therapy are paramount in the successful treatment of this condition.
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Pericardite
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Haemophilus influenzae
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Infecções por Haemophilus
Tipo de estudo:
Screening_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Infant
Idioma:
En
Revista:
West Indian med. j
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
1993
Tipo de documento:
Article