A Case of Streptococcus pyogenes Pneumonia with Rhabdomyolysis.
- Author:
Joonbeom SHIN
1
;
Soo Youn MOON
;
Chi Hoon MAENG
;
Mi Suk LEE
;
Sangho LEE
;
Hee Joo LEE
;
Sang Oh LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. soleemd@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Streptococcus pyogenes;
Community-acquired pneumonia;
Rhabdomyolysis
- MeSH:
Acute Kidney Injury;
Anti-Infective Agents;
Hemodiafiltration;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Pneumonia*;
Respiration, Artificial;
Rhabdomyolysis*;
Streptococcus pyogenes*;
Streptococcus*
- From:
Infection and Chemotherapy
2007;39(5):255-258
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We describe a case of Streptococcus pyogenes pneumonia in a 63-year-old man presenting with rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure. The patient completely recovered following treatment with mechanical ventilation, continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration, and intravenous antimicrobial agents.
