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. 1988 Jul;43(7):582–583. doi: 10.1136/thx.43.7.582

Bilateral empyema and purulent pericarditis due to Haemophilus influenzae capsular type b.

R Iggo 1, R Higgins 1
PMCID: PMC461385  PMID: 3264945

Abstract

A previously fit woman developed a sore throat followed by bilateral empyema and pericarditis due to haemophilus influenzae capsular type b. She was treated successfully with antibiotics, bilateral thoracotomies, and pericardotomy.

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