Pleural empyema due to group A beta-hemolytic streptococci in a newborn: Case report Bir yenidoǧanda A grubu beta-hemolitik streptokok ilişkili plevral ampiyem: Olgu sunumu
Tuberkuloz ve Toraks, cilt.61, sa.2, ss.152-154, 2013 (Hakemli Dergi)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 61 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2013
- Doi Numarası: 10.5578/tt.5156
- Dergi Adı: Tuberkuloz ve Toraks
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.152-154
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Streptococcus pyogenes, newborn, pleural empyema
- Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Pleural empyema is a rare and serious complication of pneumonia. Although it is frequently seen in children, there are only a few reports about pleural empyema in newborn infants. Here we report a case of early onset neonatal pneumonia complicated with pleural empyema. The causal microorganism was group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GAS or Streptococcus pyogenes) presumably originating from the mother, who had a puerperal infection. The mother had fever, pelvic pain, and abnormal vaginal discharge two days after delivery and subsequent increase in the antistreptolysin O titer, suggesting streptococcus infection. The patient was successfully treated by pleural drainage in addition to synergistic antimicrobial therapy.