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MULTIPLE PULMONARY NODULES CAUSED BY Corynebacterium striatum IN AN IMMUNOCOMPETENT PATIENT

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Nondiphtherial corynebacteria are ubiquitous in nature and commonly colonize the skin and mucous membranes of humans, however they rarely account for clinical infection. We present the first reported case of multiple pulmonary nodules caused by Corynebacterium striatum. The infection occurred in a 72-year-old immunocompetent female, and the diagnosis was obtained by Gram's stain and culture of lung biopsy. C. striatum should be recognized as a potential pathogen in both immunocompromised and normal hosts in the appropriate circumstances.

Source: Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo

DOI: 10.1590/s0036-46652014000100015

Authors: Cecilia Bittencourt Severo, Luciana Silva Guazzelli, Marinez Bizarro Barra, Bruno Hochhegger, Luiz Carlos Severo

Institutions: Santa Casa Hospital, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Language: English

Topic: Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2010055871

FWCI: 2.294

Cites: 15

Cited by: 31

Related to: 10