Characteristics and Treatment of Gordonia spp. Bacteremia, France
Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Systemic Gordonia spp. infections are rare and occur mostly among immunocompromised patients. We analyzed 10 cases of Gordonia bacteremia diagnosed in 3 tertiary care centers in France to assess risk factors, treatment, and clinical outcomes. Most patients were cured within 10 days by using β-lactam antimicrobial therapy and removing central catheters.
Source: Emerging infectious diseases
Authors: Alia Barthel, Axel Ursenbach, Charlotte Kaeuffer, Christelle Koebel, Alain Gravet, Dominique De Briel, Jacqueline Dubois, Elina Haerrel, Estelle Rougier, Victor Gerber
Language: English
Subfield: Microbiology (medical)
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4366135249