Central venous catheter-related bacteremia caused by Kocuria kristinae: Case report and review of the literature

Ryan Dunn, Sara Bares, Michael Z. David

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Abstract

Kocuria species are unusual human pathogens isolated most commonly from immunocompromised hosts, such as transplant recipients and cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, or from patients with chronic medical conditions. A case of catheter-related bacteremia with pulmonary septic emboli in a pregnant adult female without chronic medical conditions is described. A review of other reported Kocuria infections is provided.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number31
JournalAnnals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials
Volume10
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 24 2011
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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