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A Case of Streptococcus pyogenes Pneumonia with Rhabdomyolysis |
Joonbeom Shin, M.D.1, Soo-youn Moon, M.D.1, Chi Hoon Maeng, M.D.1, Mi Suk Lee, M.D.1, Sangho Lee, M.D.1, Hee Joo Lee, M.D.2, and Sang Oh Lee, M.D.1 |
Department of Internal Medicine1 and Laboratory Medicine2, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea |
Vol.39 Num.5 (p255~258)
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We describe a case of Streptococcus pyogenes pneumonia in a 63-year-old man presenting with rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure. The patient completely recovered following treatment with mechanical ventilation, continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration, and intravenous antimicrobial agents. |
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Keywords : Streptococcus pyogenes, Community-acquired pneumonia, Rhabdomyolysis |
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