Abstract
We describe a case of fulminant community acquired bacteremic K. pneumoniae pneumonia in non alcoholic (<20 gr/day) patient. A previously healthy 36-year-old man presented with fever (39 C), malaise, dyspnea and a nonproductive cough. On physical examination, he had tachycardia (120/min), tachypnea (31/min) and hypotension (85/67 mm Hg). A chest radiograph displayed symmetric bilateral and voluminous hyperdense lung infiltrates with bulging interlobar fissure.
Highlights
We describe a case of fulminant community acquired bacteremic K. pneumoniae pneumonia in non alcoholic (Ͻ20 gr/day) patient
Four cases of community-acquired bacteremic Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia were reported in the 2-year study period in the united state, Argentina, Europe, or Australia; and none were in alcoholics
53 cases of bacteremic Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia were observed in South Africa and Taiwan, where an association with alcoholism was observed (1)
Summary
We describe a case of fulminant community acquired bacteremic K. pneumoniae pneumonia in non alcoholic (Ͻ20 gr/day) patient. Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia is an uncommon community-acquired pneumonia but common nosocomial infection. Four cases of community-acquired bacteremic Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia were reported in the 2-year study period in the united state, Argentina, Europe, or Australia; and none were in alcoholics. 53 cases of bacteremic Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia were observed in South Africa and Taiwan, where an association with alcoholism was observed (1).
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