Severe Austrian Syndrome in an Immunocompromised Adult Patient – A Case Report
Background: Known also as Osler’s triad, Austrian syndrome is a complex pathology which consists of pneumonia, meningitis and endocarditis, all caused by the haematogenous dissemination of Streptococcus pneumoniae. The multivalvular lesions are responsible for a severe and potential lethal outcome....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2018-01-01
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| Series: | The Journal of Critical Care Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/jccm-2017-0025 |