Recurrent bacteremia and multifocal lower limb cellulitis due to Helicobacter-like organisms in a patient with X-linked hypogammaglobulinemia

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作者
Gerrard, J [1 ]
Alfredson, D [1 ]
Smith, I [1 ]
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[1] Gold Coast Hosp, Dept Microbiol, Southport Q 4215, Australia
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10.1086/323405
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R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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100102 ;
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We describe a 27-year-old man with X-linked (Bruton's) hypogammaglobulinemia who presented during a 10-month period with recurrent fevers and multifocal lower-limb cellulitis associated with bacteremia due to Helicobacter-like organisms ("Flexispira rappini" and Helicobacter canis). Susceptible individuals may acquire infection of this type as a result of exposure to young dogs.
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