Key result
Pericardiocentesis and antibiotics fail to prevent death in a case of Candida-induced pyo-pneumopericardium.
Why the study?
Pyo-pneumopericardium or purulent pericarditis is a rare medical entity associated with high mortality.
Case Report (n=1)
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Highlights a rare and fatal case of candidal pyo-pneumopericardium in a 25-year-old woman.
This fatal case despite pericardiocentesis and antibiotics underscores high mortality; leaves open optimal antifungal strategies for candidal pyo-pneumopericardium.
Pyo-pneumopericardium or purulent pericarditis is a rare medical entity associated with high mortality. We hereby report a rare case of a 25-years old lady with pyo-pneumopericardium, aspirated pus culture from the pericardial cavity of which grew yeast (Candida species) like organism. This patient underwent a pericardiocentesis and was initiated on generic antibiotic treatment. However, despite the best possible medical management, she succumbed to her illness. This is a rare case report from India and an addition to the already available literature.
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Pal et al. (2021) conducted a case report in Pyo-pneumopericardium (n=1). Pericardiocentesis and generic antibiotic treatment was evaluated. A 25-year-old female with Candida-induced pyo-pneumopericardium succumbed to her illness despite pericardiocentesis and antibiotic treatment.
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