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Clin Case Rep
; 7(4): 829-831, 2019 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30997095
ABSTRACT
Leclercia adecarboxylata can be misidentified as Escherichia coli, due to similar biochemical properties. Automated identification systems and mass spectrometry play a very critical role in isolating atypical organisms like L adecarboxylata. General guidelines recommend treating L adecarboxylata peritonitis for 3 weeks without removal of peritoneal dialysis catheter.