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Document Details : Title: Streptococcus milleri, a rare cause of pericarditis; successful treatment by pericardiocentesis combined with parenteral antibiotics Author(s): MARCHAL LL, DETOLLENAERE M, DE BAERE HJ Journal: Acta Clinica Belgica Volume: 55 Issue: 4 Date: 2000 Pages: 222-224 DOI: 10.2143/ACB.55.4.1002905 Abstract : We report the case of a 71-year-old woman suffering from purulent pericarditis, but displaying only minor symptoms. No predisposing factors were found. In addition, the infection was caused by Streptococcus milleri, a rare causative agent for this affection. We review the literature and discuss the different types of treatment of purulent pericarditis. |
