Diplococcus pneumoniae. Cellulitis in drug addicts.
JAMA, 1975/4/07;232(1):54-5.
Lewis RJ, Richmond AS, McGrory JP
PMID: 235030
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Abstract
Cellulitis caused by Diplococcus pneumoniae was diagnosed in two heroin users. To our knowledge, this medical emergency, clinically indistinguishable from deep fasciitis of pyomyositis, has not previously been reported as having been caused by the agent identified in these two patients.
MeSH terms
Adult; Cellulitis; Clindamycin; Gentamicins; Humans; Injections, Intravenous; Male; Needles; Pneumococcal Infections; Streptococcus pneumoniae; Substance-Related Disorders; Sulfates
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