A Case of Bacteremia Caused by Rothia dentocariosa / 대한임상미생물학회지
Korean Journal of Clinical Microbiology
;
: 133-137, 2009.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-146797
ABSTRACT
Rothia dentocariosa, a pleomorphic gram-positive branching bacillus, is a common inhabitant of the nose and throat. It is a well-known causative agent of dental plaques and periodontal diseases. Although generally regarded as having a low virulence to humans, R. dentocariosa has been recognized as causative agents of infective endocarditis and bacteremia with increasing frequency. Consequently, it can be a very serious pathogen when isolated from usually sterile sites such as blood or cerebrospinal fluid. We report a case of Rothia dentocariosa bacteremia without endocarditis in a 17-month-old male patient with fever, vomiting and diarrhea.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Periodontal Diseases
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Pharynx
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Bacillus
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Vomiting
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Nose
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Bacteremia
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Endocarditis
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Fever
Limits:
Humans
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Infant
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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