Bilateral empyema and purulent pericarditis due to Haemophilus influenzae capsular type b.
A previously fit woman developed a sore throat followed by bilateral empyema and pericarditis due to haemophilus influenzae capsular type b. She was treated successfully with antibiotics, bilateral thoracotomies, and pericardotomy.
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Department of Cardiology, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
Higgins
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D004653:Empyema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010493:Pericarditis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology