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A Case of Pneumococcal Necrotizing Pneumonia in an Adult

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 50-year-old woman with pneumococcal pneumonia developed cavitary lung lesions despite antibiotic therapy, leading to a diagnosis of necrotizing pneumonia. Necrotizing pneumonia occurs in about 6.6% of adult pneumococcal pneumonia cases and is often underrecognized. Contrast-enhanced CT is crucial for accurate diagnosis when respiratory status or imaging findings worsen.

Source: Respirology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.70418

Authors: Shimpei Kajie, Kentaro Nakamura, Tomohiro Moriya

Institution: JA Toride Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,130