Kytococcus schroeteri pneumonia in two patients with a hematological malignancy.
Infection
; 38(2): 138-40, 2010 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Neutropenic patients are susceptible to infections with usually harmless microorganisms. We report two cases of severe pneumonia in hematological patients due to Kytococcus schroeteri, a saprophyte of the human skin. When blood cultures or respiratory specimens yield micrococcus-like colonies, Kytococcus species, which are often resistant to penicillin, should be considered and the antimicrobial therapy should be adjusted accordingly.
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Asunto principal:
Actinomycetales
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Neumonía Bacteriana
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Neoplasias Hematológicas
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
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2010
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Article