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• Clinics and practice · Mar 2011

  Review

  Polysubstance abuse related subacute urinary retention and Hutch diverticulum of urinary bladder.

  The present case highlights the presentation and management of hyperkalemia and acute renal failure secondary to polysubstance abuse related subacute urinary retention due to α-adrenergic and μ-receptor activation in a patient with Hutch diverticulum.

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• Clinics and practice · Mar 2011

  Case Reports

  Group B streptococcus endocarditis associated with multiple pulmonary septic emboli.

  Endocarditis is a rare presentation of group B streptococcal infection. Its association with pulmonary septic embolism was only barely studied and limited data is available up to date. ⋯ The patient was treated with ceftriaxone and azythromycin with good response and complete recovery without any further complications. In the event of a diagnosed case of group B streptococcus endocarditis, there should be a low threshold for the suspicion of septic pulmonary emboli especially in cases with right valves involvement.

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