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A Case of Community-acquired Bacteremic Empyema Caused by Kocuria kristinae
Infection and Chemotherapy ; : 144-148, 2018.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-721995
ABSTRACT
Kocuria kristinae, part of the normal flora of the skin and oral mucosa, is seldom reported as a human pathogen; infection is mostly associated with immunocompromised patients in healthcare facilities. Here, we describe the first case of bacteremic empyema caused by K. kristinae acquired from the community. K. kristinae was isolated from pleural effusion and two sets of peripheral blood samples drawn from two different sites. The empyema resolved after the insertion of a chest tube and intravenous administration of piperacillin-tazobactam and levofloxacin.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Pleural Effusion / Skin / Chest Tubes / Immunocompromised Host / Bacteremia / Community-Acquired Infections / Delivery of Health Care / Empyema / Administration, Intravenous / Levofloxacin Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Infection and Chemotherapy Year: 2018 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Pleural Effusion / Skin / Chest Tubes / Immunocompromised Host / Bacteremia / Community-Acquired Infections / Delivery of Health Care / Empyema / Administration, Intravenous / Levofloxacin Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Infection and Chemotherapy Year: 2018 Type: Article