Abstract
Empyema can rarely complicate pneumonia in neonates; it has a high morbidity and mortality in this population. We report a two-month-old healthy term male neonate who presented with fever, mild shortness of breath and reduced feeding to a tertiary care hospital in Muscat, Oman, in 2021. Investigations revealed the presence of Haemophilus influenzae empyema. He was managed with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and prolonged course of antibiotics. A follow-up at the end of the antibiotic course revealed complete symptom resolution with a repeated chest x-ray showing significant right chest opacity improvement. A baseline immune work-up was done and was reported to be within normal ranges.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 394-396 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 28 2023 |
Keywords
- Case Report
- Empyema
- Haemophilus Influenzae
- Neonate
- Oman
- Humans
- Infant
- Male
- Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use
- Infant, Newborn
- Fever
- Haemophilus influenzae
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine