RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis complicated by bilateral pneumothorax
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 707
OP 710
VO 27
IS 5
A1 Alafify, Azza A.
A1 Al-Khuwaitir, Tarig S.
A1 Wani, Bashir A.
A1 Taifur, Samir M.
YR 2006
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/27/5/707.abstract
AB Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of endocarditis in intravenous drug users. The organism gains access by intravenous injection or from the direct invasion of skin at injection sites. Known for its aggressiveness, the right sided endocarditis that ensues can lead to complications such as pulmonary abscesses and even death. We report the unusual case of an intravenous drug abuser, who following the occurrence of extensive pulmonary abscesses, developed bilateral pneumothoraces within a few days.