Pneumococcal soft-tissue infections: a problem deserving more recognition.

Patel, M; Ahrens, J C; Moyer, D V; DiNubile, M J · Clin Infect Dis · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Streptococcus pneumoniae is an uncommonly recognized etiology of soft-tissue infections. Our experience suggests that pneumococci can cause serious infections of soft tissues, especially in patients with connective-tissue diseases. Systemic lupus erythematosus was an underlying condition in three of the six patients described in the present report.

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