Corynebacterium striatum infecting a malignant cutaneous lesion: the emergence of an opportunistic pathogen / Corynebacterium striatum infectando lesão cutânea maligna: a emergência de um patógeno oportunista
Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo
; 51(2): 115-116, Mar.-Apr. 2009.
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ABSTRACT
We described a case of a 27-year old male patient with skin and soft tissue infection of a neoplastic lesion caused by Corynebacterium striatum, an organism which has been rarely described as a human pathogen. Identification was confirmed by DNA sequencing. Successful treatment with penicillin was achieved. The role of the C. striatum as an emerging opportunistic pathogen is discussed.
RESUMO
Descrevemos infecção de lesão neoplásica em paciente masculino de 27 anos, envolvendo pele e partes moles, causada por Corynebacterium striatum, um microrganismo raramente descrito como patógeno humano. A identificação foi confirmada por seqüenciamento de DNA. O paciente foi tratado com penicilina, com sucesso. O papel do C. striatum como patógeno oportunista é discutido.
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LILACS
Main subject:
Skin Neoplasms
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Opportunistic Infections
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Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous
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Corynebacterium
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Corynebacterium Infections
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2009
Type:
Article