Recurrent Chromobacterium violaceum infection in a patient with chronic granulomatous disease.
Med J Malaysia
; 63(4): 346-7, 2008 Oct.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19385503
ABSTRACT
We report a rare case of recurrent infection of Chromobacterium violaceum in an immunocompromised patient. Despite the high mortality rate associated with this infection as reported in the literature, this patient survived three episodes of recurrent infection. We believe that with high clinical suspicion, prompt treatment and appropriate antimicrobial agents, it is possible for clinicians to treat this infection effectively and reduce the mortality rate.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Chromobacterium
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
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Granulomatous Disease, Chronic
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Med J Malaysia
Year:
2008
Document type:
Article
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