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| A Case of Pneumonia Complicated with Empyema Caused by Streptococcus pyogenes |
| Hyou Young Rhim, Eun Ju Joe, Chi Won Song, Yang Ree Kim, Jung Hyun Choi, Jin Hong Yoo, Wan Shik Shin, Moon Won Kang |
| Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University Medical College, Seoul Korea |
Vol.13 Num.2 (p183~187)
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Group A β-hemolytic streptococcal pneumonia is a rare community-acquired infection. We report a case of pneumonia complicated with empyema caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. A 23-year-old man was admitted with right-siede pleuritic chest pain and fever. The culture of sputum and pleural fluid yielded heavey growth of Streptococcus pyogenes. With penicillin G and catheter drainage, the patient was recovered sucessfully. |
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Keywords : Streptoccoccus pyogenes, Pneumonia, Empyema |
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