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J Clin Microbiol
; 46(7): 2428-31, 2008 Jul.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18495864
RESUMO
We describe the isolation of a Francisella sp. from normally sterile sites in acutely ill patients in two different states within 2 years. Microbiologic and molecular analyses indicate that this organism represents a novel Francisella sp. Clinicians and microbiologists should be aware of this new potential pathogen, as infection may be more common than recognized.