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Capnocytophaga Lung Abscess in a Patient with Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumor

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Capnocytophaga species are known commensals of the oral cavity of humans and animals (mainly dogs and cats) and are a rare cause of respiratory tract infections. We report a case of cavitary lung abscess caused by a Capnocytophaga species in a patient with a metastatic neuroendocrine tumor.

Source: Journal of Clinical Microbiology

DOI: 10.1128/jcm.05306-11

Authors: Raghu Thirumala, Urania Rappo, N. Esther Babady, Mini Kamboj, Mohit Chawla

Institution: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Infections and bacterial resistance

Subfield: Endocrinology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Weill Cornell Medical College