Abstract
Septicaemia from Yersinia enterocolitica carries a mortality of up to 80%. We report the successful management of a case who required intensive therapy, including inotropic and ventilatory support.
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Masters, A.P., Hopkinson, R.B. Yersinia enterocolitica septicaemia. Intensive Care Med 14, 585–587 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00263534
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