Pneumatocele formation in a patient with Proteus mirabilis pneumonia.
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چکیده
A rare case of pulmonary pneumatoceles complicating the course of Proteus pneumonia in an adult is described. The pneumatoceles which appeared early in the course of the pneumonia resolved completely without complications. A brief review of the literature regarding formation of cavities in Proteus pneumonia is given.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 61 713 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985