Changing anaerobic spectrum in suppurative lung disease: a case report.

V. K. Beena*, G. R. Kumari, P. V. Rao, M. V. Murty, P. G. Shivananda

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Abstract

A spectrum of three different anaerobes were isolated from a debilitated patient with suppurative lung disease, within a two-year period. Repeated isolation from three consecutive samples and symptomatic relief with metronidazole provide clinical evidence of anaerobic lung infection. This case emphasizes the importance of anaerobic culture in cases of protracted pulmonary suppurative disease.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)115-118
Number of pages4
JournalThe Indian journal of chest diseases & allied sciences
Volume38
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 04-1996

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Medicine

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