What are the complications of Streptococcus pneumoniae pneumonia?

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Streptococcus is a kind of common bacteria in pyogenic cocci, which is gram-positive cocci with chain or double arrangement. It is widely distributed in nature and human upper respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract and reproductive tract. Let's share my experience with you.

What are the complications of Streptococcus pneumoniae pneumonia?

The main complications were respiratory failure, heart failure (left and right heart failure), sepsis, lung abscess, empyema and bronchiectasis. Streptococcus pneumoniae pneumonia is sporadic all over the world, and there are few real epidemics in general. However, after the 1918 influenza pandemic, the secondary Streptococcus pneumoniae showed a small epidemic, and the mortality rate was as high as 30% - 35%.

Streptococcus pneumoniae pneumonia is more common in the elderly, children and the weak. It is especially easy to be complicated with influenza, measles and pertussis. The onset is sudden, accompanied by chills, high fever 39-40 ℃, expectoration of purulent sputum or bloody sputum, shortness of breath, some patients may have chest pain due to pleural involvement. Patients have fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea and vomiting, severe cases may appear septic shock.

The patient has high fever, dyspnea, cyanosis and signs of consolidation of the lung. The respiratory sounds of both lower lungs are weakened, and the dry and wet rales are more extensive. When combined with pleural effusion, the corresponding signs may appear.

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