Community-Acquired Necrotizing Pneumonia with Bronchopleural Fistulas Due to Streptococcus pneumoniae in an Adult
This case shows the possibility that necrotizing pneumonia due to <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> infection can lead to bronchopleural fistula in adults. Early diagnosis and management of bronchopleural fistula are crucial for improving patients outcomes.
Authors
- Mingjing Yu
- Dan Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3379-5068)
- Peijun Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0701-3122)
Institutions
- Sichuan University (CN)
- West China Hospital of Sichuan University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infection and Drug Resistance
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/idr.s511714
- Primary Topic
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Department of Science and Technology of Sichuan Province