Key result
Targeted antimicrobials resolve rare Burkholderia cepacia pericardial infection in metastatic lung adenocarcinoma.
Why the study?
Burkholderia cepacia complex is a rare cause of opportunistic pericardial infection in patients with malignant pericardial effusions, and its clinical significance requires elucidation.
Case Report (n=1)
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Burkholderia cepacia complex can cause rare opportunistic pericardial infections in patients with metastatic lung cancer, underscoring the importance of microbiological evaluation of malignant pericardial effusions.
Burkholderia cepacia complex was isolated from pericardial fluid in a patient with metastatic lung adenocarcinoma, representing a rare opportunistic pericardial infection.Clinical improvement following targeted antimicrobial therapy supported its pathogenic significance and highlights the importance of microbiological evaluation of malignant pericardial effusions.
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Mirlekar et al. (2026) conducted a case report in Metastatic lung adenocarcinoma and Burkholderia cepacia complex pericardial infection (n=1). Targeted antimicrobial therapy (meropenem, teicoplanin) was evaluated on Clinical and symptomatic improvement. Targeted antimicrobial therapy resolved symptoms and reduced oxygen requirements in a rare case of Burkholderia cepacia complex pericardial infection complicating metastatic lung adenocarcinoma.
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