Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) pericarditis

Authors

  • Muhammad Aslam Khan
  • Dv Pilcher
  • Dla Wyncoll
  • Shahid Jamal

Abstract

Purulent pericarditis is a rare disease and may be seen as a complication of pneumonia, septicemia particularly in immunocompromised patients. It is rare but can be fatal if not promptly and adequately treated. One such case was successfully managed in our intensive care department, which we want to share in this report.

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Published

03-08-2016

How to Cite

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Khan MA, Pilcher D, Wyncoll D, Jamal S. Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) pericarditis. Pak J Pathol [Internet]. 2016 Aug. 3 [cited 2024 Apr. 16];17(4). Available from: https://pakjpath.com/index.php/Pak-J-Pathol/article/view/222

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 4 (2006)

Section

Case Report

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Copyright (c) 2016 Muhammad Aslam Khan, Dv Pilcher, Dla Wyncoll, Shahid Jamal

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