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Descending necrotizing Mediastinitis caused by Kocuria rosea: a case report.
- Source :
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BMC Infectious Diseases . 2013, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p1-9. 9p. 2 Black and White Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Background Kocuria species are gram-positive, non-pathogenic commensals. However, in immunocompromised patients such as transplant recipients, cancer patients, or patients with chronic medical conditions, they can cause opportunistic infections. Case presentation We report the first case of descending necrotizing mediastinitis in a 58-year-old, relatively healthy woman caused by Kocuria rosea. Conclusion Descending necrotizing mediastinitis due to Kocuria rosea can be successfully treated with prompt surgical drainage combined with antimicrobial therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14712334
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 91828780
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-13-475