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Bloodstream Infection Caused by Williamsia spp., a Frequently Misidentified Emerging Pathogen

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Williamsia species have been isolated from many disparate environmental sources but only 4 cases of human infection have been reported previously. We now report the first case of W spongiae bacteremia, illustrating the difficulty in recognizing this genus of an emerging health care–associated pathogen.

Source: Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases

DOI: 10.7326/aimcc.2024.0108

Authors: Stephen L. Green, Jack M. Bernstein

Institutions: Eastern Virginia Medical School, Wright 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: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403414731

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