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Enterococcus hirae Bacteremia Secondary to Urinary Tract Infection: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Enterococcus hirae (E. hirae) infection is an uncommon pathogen in human infections. Bacteremia due to E. hirae associated with urinary tract infection is uncommon. We present a case of E. hirae bacteremia in a young woman with no underlying comorbidities. This case report emphasizes the importance of considering E. hirae as a potential pathogen in urinary tract infections.

Source: Korean Journal of Medicine

DOI: 10.3904/kjm.2024.99.5.263

Authors: Kyeo Rae Ju, Ji Hye Lim, Jae Won Lee, Jinmee Hwang, Eu Suk Kim

Institutions: Seoul National University, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Urinary Tract Infections Management

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403231945