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Necrotizing Pneumonia Caused by Chromobacterium violaceum: Report of a Rare Human Pathogen Causing Disease in an Immunodeficient Child

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Chromobacterium violaceum is a rare, potentially serious pathogen. Most clinicians have no experience with its clinical appearance or treatment. We describe a case of a child presenting with necrotizing pneumonia caused by C. violaceum. We describe case complexities, including the need for a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment.

Source: American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.18-0060

Authors: Alean A. Frawley, Lauren Powell, John R. McQuiston, Christopher A. Gulvik, Rodolfo E. Bégué

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Epidemic Intelligence Service, Louisiana State University

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

OpenAlex ID: W2802152077

FWCI: 1.029

Cites: 13

Cited by: 12

Related to: 10