Subdural Empyema from Streptococcus suis Infection, South Korea.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 30(3): 616-619, 2024 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
In Jeju Island, South Korea, a patient who consumed raw pig products had subdural empyema, which led to meningitis, sepsis, and status epilepticus. We identified Streptococcus suis from blood and the subdural empyema. This case illustrates the importance of considering dietary habits in similar clinical assessments to prevent misdiagnosis.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones Estreptocócicas
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Empiema Subdural
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Streptococcus suis
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Sepsis
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Emerg Infect Dis
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2024
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Article