Staphylococcus aureus Pericardial Abscess Presenting as Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock After Acupuncture Therapy
Korean Circulation Journal
; : 501-503, 2012.
Artículo
en Inglés
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-86106
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WPRO
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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Bases de datos:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Medicinas Tradicionales:
Medicina Tradicional de Ásia
/
Medicina China
Métodos Terapéuticos y Terapias MTCI:
Terapias Manuales
Elementos de Sistemas Médicos:
Sistema de Diagnóstico
Asunto principal:
Pericarditis
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Choque Séptico
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Staphylococcus
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Staphylococcus aureus
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Ecocardiografía
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Terapia por Acupuntura
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Drenaje
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Cicatriz
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Bacteriemia
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Sepsis
Límite:
Anciano
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Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Korean Circulation Journal
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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