Title of article :
Staphylococcal purulent pericarditis in a malnourished Gambian child: A case report
Author/Authors :
Charles O. Onyeama، نويسنده , , Uduak Okomo، نويسنده , , Danlami Garba، نويسنده , , Pamela Collier Njai، نويسنده , , Mary Tapgun، نويسنده , , Tumani Corrah، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2007
Abstract :
We report a case of purulent pericarditis caused by Staphylococcus aureus in a malnourished 17-month-old child. The clinical features, diagnosis especially the usefulness of non-invasive ultrasound as well as immunological and molecular biology studies, management and outcome of this life threatening condition are discussed.
Keywords :
Pericarditis , Stapylococcus aureus , Malnutrition
Journal title :
International Journal of Cardiology
Journal title :
International Journal of Cardiology
