Metastatic staphylococcal lung abscess due to a cutaneous furuncle.
A seemingly trivial infection of the skin can lead to fulminant staphylococcal pneumonia and death. This case history describes the evolution of a fatal Staphylococcus aureus sepsis complicated by the development of multiple lung abscesses in a 17-year-old patient. A pre-existing cutaneous furuncle was the only identifiable cause. Early bacteraemic symptoms are described. Multiple cavitory lesions could be seen on a CAT-scan. The authors would like to stress the importance of early and adequate antibiotic treatment.
Buwalda
M
M
Department of Intensive Care, St Radboud University Hospital, Nijmegen, Netherlands.
Speelberg
B
B
D000293:Adolescent; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005667:Furunculosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008169:Lung Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology*; D008297:Male; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed