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CASE REPORT

Fatal Staphylococcus aureus haemorrhagic pneumonia producing Panton-Valentine leucocidin

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Pages 183-185 | Received 11 May 2006, Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

We present 2 cases of community acquired S. aureus pneumonia carrying Panton Valentine leucocidin (PVL). These cases illustrate this clinical entity characterized by a younger and healthier population than usual staphylococcal pneumonias and complicated by a 75% mortality rate. We also discuss the diagnosis and therapeutic difficulties.

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