Acute pericarditis due to group C Streptococcus: Report of a medically treated case

An atypical presentation of purulent pericarditis caused by Staphylococcus aureus is described. A bacterial etiology was initially not taken into consideration because the clinical course was torpid and afebrile. Therefore, the appropriate treatment was delayed. The patient recovered after percutaneous pericardial drainage of his purulent pericardial effusion and antimicrobial therapy. The importance of a high index of suspicion of a bacterial cause in patients with pericardial effusion of unexplained etiology is emphasized.

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Acute pericarditis due to group C Streptococcus: Report of a medically treated case

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An unusual presentation of staphylococcal pericarditis

An unusual presentation of staphylococcal pericarditis

Group C Streptococcal Bacteremia: Analysis of 88 Cases

Role of Echocardiography and Doppler Techniques in the Evaluation of Pericardial Diseases

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