Streptococcus Intermedius Lung Abscess in a 17-year-old Male
Streptococcus intermedius lung abscess and empyema is a chronic infectious process associated with a high morbidity and mortality. It is typically seen in adults, and is considered a rare disease process in the pediatric population. Our case describes a 17 year old male presenting with 3 months of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The University of Toledo
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Translation |
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| Online Access: | https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/318 |
| Summary: | Streptococcus intermedius lung abscess and empyema is a chronic infectious process associated with a high morbidity and mortality. It is typically seen in adults, and is considered a rare disease process in the pediatric population. Our case describes a 17 year old male presenting with 3 months of cough associated with later development of chest and back pain. He was later found to have a severe empyema secondary to Streptococcus intermedius. This case underlines a rare diagnosis in the pediatric population, as well as a association with smoking and vaping. |
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| ISSN: | 2469-6706 |