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ArticleSultan Qaboos University medical journal2023

Haemophilus Influenzae Empyema in a Two-Month-Old Infant.

Saif Al-Yazeedi, Rima Al-Farsi, Hatem Al-Rawahi, Laila S Al Yazidi

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Article in Sultan Qaboos University medical journal, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Saif Al-YazeediMedical Laboratory Department, Yanqal Hospital, Yanqul, Oman.
Rima Al-FarsiRadiology Department, Ibri Hospital, Ibri, Oman.
Hatem Al-RawahiChild Health Department, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
Laila S Al YazidiChild Health Department, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
College of Applied Sciences- Ibri · OMOman Medical College · OMSultan Qaboos University Hospital · OM

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Empyema can rarely complicate pneumonia in neonates; it has a high morbidity and mortality in this population. We report a two-month-old healthy term male neonate who presented with fever, mild shortness of breath and reduced feeding to a tertiary care hospital in Muscat, Oman, in 2021. Investigations revealed the presence of Haemophilus influenzae empyema. He was managed with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and prolonged course of antibiotics. A follow-up at the end of the antibiotic course revealed complete symptom resolution with a repeated chest x-ray showing significant right chest opacity improvement. A baseline immune work-up was done and was reported to be within normal ranges.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsEmpyemaFeverHaemophilus influenzaeHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMaleOmanAnti-Bacterial AgentsCase ReportEmpyemaHaemophilus InfluenzaeNeonateOman

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PMID37655094
PMCPMC10467538
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