Recurrent pseudomonal pneumonia in a young immunocompetent adult - something fishy?

K. Saravu; K. Naha; C. Mukhopadhyay; R. Balasubramanian

doi:10.4066/AMJ.2011.713

Recurrent pseudomonal pneumonia in a young immunocompetent adult - something fishy?

K. Saravu, K. Naha^*, C. Mukhopadhyay, R. Balasubramanian

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Abstract

Community-acquired pneumonia due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa typically occurs in patients with pre-existing lung disease and immunocompromised individuals. We report the case of a previously healthy young adult who presented with recurrent episodes of pneumonia due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa complicated by pleural effusion. Careful and extensive evaluation ultimately revealed the unusual reason behind the patient's illness.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	263-265
Number of pages	3
Journal	Australasian Medical Journal
Volume	4
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4066/AMJ.2011.713
Publication status	Published - 10-06-2011

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

General Medicine

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