Telescoping plugged catheter. An unusual way of diagnosing Pasteurella multocida pneumonia

We report a case of Pasteurella multocida pneumonia and its unusual clinical presentation. We also discuss the rarity of its diagnosis by TPC specimens and the delay in both an adequate diagnosis and treatment.

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Published in:	Chest Vol. 99; no. 6; p. 1517
Main Authors:	Ruiz-Santana, S, Antunez, I A, Armas, M, Rodriguez de Castro, F, Manzano, J L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-06-1991
Subjects:	Adult Catheterization - instrumentation Humans Lung - diagnostic imaging Male Pasteurella - isolation & purification Pasteurella Infections - diagnosis Pasteurella Infections - diagnostic imaging Pasteurella Infections - microbiology Pneumonia - diagnosis Pneumonia - diagnostic imaging Pneumonia - microbiology Radiography Specimen Handling - instrumentation
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Summary:	We report a case of Pasteurella multocida pneumonia and its unusual clinical presentation. We also discuss the rarity of its diagnosis by TPC specimens and the delay in both an adequate diagnosis and treatment.
ISSN:	0012-3692
DOI:	10.1378/chest.99.6.1517