CATHETER-RELATED BACTEREMIA ASSOCIATED WITH COAGULASE-POSITIVE STAPHYLOCOCCUS-INTERMEDIUS

被引:49
作者
VANDENESCH, F
CELARD, M
ARPIN, D
BES, M
GREENLAND, T
ETIENNE, J
机构
[1] HOP LOUIS PRADEL,IMMUNOL & PATHOL PULM LAB,F-69394 LYON,FRANCE
[2] HOP LOUIS PRADEL,SERV PNEUMOL,F-69394 LYON,FRANCE
[3] FAC MED ALEXIS CARREL,DEPT RECH BACTERIOL MED,EA 1655,F-69372 LYON,FRANCE
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10.1128/JCM.33.9.2508-2510.1995
中图分类号
Q93 [微生物学];
学科分类号
071005 ; 100705 ;
摘要
We report a case of catheter-related bacteremia in a 63-year-old patient caused by Staphylococcus intermedius. Clinical resolution of the infection was obtained after removal of the intravenous device and antibiotic treatment. This observation emphasizes the risk of confusion between S. intermedius and Staphylococcus aureus if only a coagulase test is done.
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页码:2508 / 2510
页数:3
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