Infect Chemother.
2007 Oct;39(5):255-258.
A Case of Streptococcus pyogenes Pneumonia with Rhabdomyolysis
- Affiliations
-
- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. soleemd@amc.seoul.kr
- 2Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- 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.
- Full Text Links
-
- Actions
-
Cited
- CITED
-
- Close
- Share
-
- Similar articles
-
- Necrotizing Pneumonia Complicated by Streptococcus Pyogenes Bacteremia in Patient with COPD
- Streptococcus pyogenes : Recent Research Provides New Insights into an Important Pathogen
- A Case of Group A Streptococcal Pneumonia with Empyema and Pericardial Effusion
- A case of streptococcus pyogenes endophthalmitis following cataract surgery
- A Case of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome Caused by Group A Streptococcus Pneumonia
