Propionibacterium acnes chest infections in patients with chronic granulomatous disease: case reports.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) has decreased the prevalence of infections, but uncommon microorganisms are being observed more frequently. Propionibacterium acnes, a saprophyte of the skin, is generally not involved in infections other than acne. Two cases of P. acnes extracutaneous infections in teenagers with CGD are reported.
Medical subject headings
- Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
- Granulomatous Disease, Chronic
- Propionibacterium acnes
- Thorax