A Rare Cause of Empyema in Children: Streptococcus pyogenes
Journal Title: Meandros Medical and Dental Journal - Year 2018, Vol 19, Issue 4
Abstract
Empyema is the presence of purulent material in the pleural cavity, and it is a well-known and frequent complication of pneumonia in children. Despite the new antimicrobial treatment options and the different drainage techniques, parapneumonic pleural empyema still represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Streptococcus pyogenes is an infrequent cause of empyema. In this article, we will present a four-teen years old girl with empyema who presented with severe additional clinical symptoms including hypotension and hypoxia. Streptokinase is five times table fibrinolytic therapy improved after implementation of broad-spectrum antibiotics, has been used up to six weeks. We wanted to present this case because of the challenges that we faced in the management of the disease.
Authors and Affiliations
Yasin Bulut, Barlas Etensel, Semiha Terlemez, Yavuz Tokgöz
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