Three distinct streptococcal species: Streptococcus anginosus, Streptococcus intermedius,
and Streptococcus constellatus, belonging to the Streptococcus anginosus group (SAG) …

Bacterial pericarditis is a rare presentation and is usually due to secondary infection from a
hematogenous cause or can occur secondary to trauma, intrathoracic surgery, or due to …

Purulent pericarditis is a rare infection of the pericardial space defined by the presence of
gross pus or microscopic purulence. Here, we present a case of Streptococcus anginosus …

Purulent pericarditis is an infection of the pericardial space that produces pus that is found
on gross examination of the pericardial sac or on the tissue microscopy. In this case report …

Discussion Bacterial pericarditis is a serious infection involving the pericardial fluid with high
morbidity, and mortality of up to 85% if untreated and nearly 40% with treatment [1]. Although …

Background: Bacteria-caused acute pericarditis is a very rare entity. It is usually associated
with an underlying infection or compromised immune system. Primary purulent pericarditis in …

Purulent pericarditis is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition characterized by
infection of the pericardial space. We describe a case of purulent bacterial pericarditis in a …

Pericardial drainage is a procedure completed to evacuate fluid from the pericardial space.
This can be completed by pericardiocentesis or pericardial window. These procedures are …

Purulent pericarditis caused by Streptococcus anginosus is extremely rare. A 66-year-old
man underwent elective coronary artery bypass surgery. This was complicated by sternal …

Bacterial pericarditis is an uncommon presentation that can occur secondarily to the
contiguous spread of infection from an intrathoracic focus, hematogenous seeding from a …