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Purulent Pericarditis in End-Stage Renal Disease: A Rare Case of Citrobacter freundii Infection
Hugo Goncalves1, Rosa Sá2, Francisco de Oliveira Simões3
1Division of Rheumatology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Braga (ULS de Braga), Braga, PRT.
Background:
Purulent pericarditis is a rare but life-threatening condition, particularly challenging when it occurs in immunocompromised individuals.
Case Report:
We present the case of a 68-year-old man with end-stage renal disease who developed purulent pericarditis secondary to Citrobacter freundii infection. Despite initial challenges in diagnosis and management, the patient showed a favorable response to antibiotic therapy.
Conclusions:
This case highlights the importance of prompt recognition and treatment of purulent pericarditis, especially in patients with underlying immunosuppression and comorbidities.
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