Streptococcus pneumoniae as an uncommon cause of superinfected pancreatic pseudocysts.
We report a patient with pancreatic pseudocysts that were superinfected with Streptococcus pneumoniae. The literature on the prevalence of superinfection of pancreatic tissue by S. pneumoniae, as well as on its prophylaxis and treatment, is reviewed. In addition, a possible pathophysiologic pathway is discussed.
Gubler
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Dept. of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital of Zurich, CH-8091 Zurich, Switzerland.
Zinkernagel
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Ossola
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Bauerfeind
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D000658:Amoxicillin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008875:Middle Aged; D010186:Pancreatic Function Tests; D010192:Pancreatic Pseudocyst / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000652:urine; D011008:Pneumococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013296:Streptococcus pneumoniae / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D015163:Superinfection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler
D008795:Metronidazole; D000658:Amoxicillin