Haemophilus influenzae purulent pericarditis in an immunocompetent individual
Purulent pericarditis is a rare bacterial illness in the post-antibiotic era that is defined as pericardial infection with gross or microscopic purulence in the pericardium. Common causes include nosocomial bloodstream infections, direct spread through thoracic surgery, or immunosuppression. We pres...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Greater Baltimore Medical Center
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2020.1835213 |