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Nurul 'Aifaa Mohd Azmi1,2, Shao Keong Koeh1,2, Tuan Sharifah Syuwaibah Tuan Zainal1,2
1Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Abstract:
Necrotizing pneumonia is a severe lung infection characterized by pulmonary necrosis and high mortality rates of up to 50 %. It is typically caused by toxin-producing pathogens, such as Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Limited guidelines exist for its management, making its treatment challenging. Case report: We discuss a case of a 58-year-old Malay woman with no significant comorbidity but developed necrotizing pneumonia. The diagnosis was confirmed using computed tomography (CT) of the thorax. Treatment with carbapenem, oxazolidinone and corticosteroid led to significant recovery. Conclusion: To date, no specific anti-inflammatory treatments exist for severe necrotizing pneumonia. Since systemic inflammation and multi-organ failure drive mortality, management focuses on supportive care aimed at maintaining oxygenation and hemodynamic stability to improve outcomes in critically ill patients.
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