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Title: Fatal haemoptysis in Salmonella typhimurium septicaemia--a cautionary tale. Author: Tan HC, Chan RK, Tan WC. Journal: Singapore Med J; 1994 Oct; 35(5):525-6. PubMed ID: 7701378. Abstract: Septicaemia and mycotic aneurysm may occur in a patient who is an enteric-carrier of Salmonella typhimurium. We report such a case of an elderly man who presented with chest pain and fatal massive haemoptysis from a likely mycotic thoracic aneurysm. This report underscores the importance of increased awareness of the disease which may allow more frequent and earlier diagnosis.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]