Bacterial infection is a rare cause of pericarditis especially in the post-antibiotic era. When compared to viral or idiopathic etiologies, purulent pericarditis carries a higher risk for complications. While most cases are due to , we present a rare case of pericarditis due to originating from a liver abscess and leading to pericardial effusion. Our case highlights the need to maintain a high clinical suspicion of bacterial infection when patients present with sepsis and have evidence of pericarditis.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6785295 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.14740/cr904 | DOI Listing |
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