Pneumococcal pneumonia with pneumatocele formation
B. I. Asmar, M. C. Thirumoorthi and A. S. Dajani
Two infants had pneumococcal pneumonia and bacteremia, complicated by
pneumatocele formation. The pneumatoceles appeared during the recovery
phase and were indistinguishable from those associated with staphylococcal
pneumonia. Complete resolution occurred in both patients. Pneumatoceles
occur in pneumonias caused by varied agents; therefore, determination of
the cause is imperative for appropriate therapy.
