Abstract
A 22-year-old male with recurrent periods of coughing and nasal discharge was unable to work and cooperate. A bronchoscopy revealed high amounts of leucocytes and no eosinofils, acute inflammation and > 105/ml Streptococcus pneumoniae susceptible to penicillin. The symptoms relapsed after penicillin and at the age of 24 the patient was CT-scanned which revealed bilateral sinusitis, mastoiditis and bronchiectasis. Treatment with azithromycin and a weight loss programme (from 156 kg) improved the health of the patient, who was an orangutan. This highlights the benefit of cooperation between medical doctors and veterinarians.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Recurrent periods of respiratory tract infections in a 22-year-old |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 176 |
Udgave nummer | 25 |
Sider (fra-til) | 2386-2387 |
Antal sider | 2 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 8 dec. 2014 |