Corynebacterium striatum: An emerging nosocomial pathogen in a case of laryngeal carcinoma.
Indian J Med Microbiol
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2014 Jul-Sept ; 32 (3): 323-324
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ABSTRACT
Corynebacterium striatum is an emerging nosocomial pathogen associated with wound infections, pneumonia and meningitis. It is also a multidrug-resistant pathogen causing high morbidity. This is a report of an unusual case of wound infection in a patient with laryngeal carcinoma. Accurate diagnosis of the infection and prompt management helped in a favourable outcome for the patient. This case highlights the role of C. striatum as an important nosocomial pathogen in immunocompromised patients.
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Indian J Med Microbiol
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Microbiology
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2014
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