Sepsis due to coryneform group A-4 in an immunocompromised host.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Corynebacteria are more commonly being recognized as significant human pathogens. We describe a case of Coryneform group A-4 sepsis secondary to infection of a Hickman catheter in an immunocompromised man; the organism was identified by biochemical analysis conducted at the Louisiana State Reference Laboratory.
Medical subject headings
- Actinomycetales
- Actinomycetales Infections
- Sepsis