Affiliation:
1. Department of Emergency Medicine Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar
2. Blizard Institute Queen Mary University London UK
3. College of Medicine Qatar University Doha Qatar
Abstract
Key Clinical MessageSeptic pulmonary embolism (SPE) can originate from unusual sources like small boils, warranting consideration of diverse etiologies in respiratory distress. Prompt diagnosis, tailored antibiotics, and vigilant complication management optimize outcomes. Early recognition and treatment of minor infections, especially in diabetes are crucial.
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