Corynebacterium striatum is a commensal of human skin and has been recently recognized as an emerging pathogen. A case of nosocomial pacemaker lead endocarditis due to a multidrug-resistant C. striatum strain is described, highlighting the role of sonication as a diagnostic tool in cardiac device infections.

Oliva, A., Belvisi, V., Iannetta, M., Andreoni, C., Mascellino, M.t., Lichtner, M., et al. (2010). Pacemaker lead endocarditis due to multidrug-resistant Corynebacterium striatum detected with sonication of the device. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY, 48(12), 4669-4671 [10.1128/JCM.01532-10].

Pacemaker lead endocarditis due to multidrug-resistant Corynebacterium striatum detected with sonication of the device

Iannetta M.;
2010-01-01

Abstract

Corynebacterium striatum is a commensal of human skin and has been recently recognized as an emerging pathogen. A case of nosocomial pacemaker lead endocarditis due to a multidrug-resistant C. striatum strain is described, highlighting the role of sonication as a diagnostic tool in cardiac device infections.
2010
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/17 - MALATTIE INFETTIVE
English
Oliva, A., Belvisi, V., Iannetta, M., Andreoni, C., Mascellino, M.t., Lichtner, M., et al. (2010). Pacemaker lead endocarditis due to multidrug-resistant Corynebacterium striatum detected with sonication of the device. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY, 48(12), 4669-4671 [10.1128/JCM.01532-10].
Oliva, A; Belvisi, V; Iannetta, M; Andreoni, C; Mascellino, Mt; Lichtner, M; Vullo, V; Mastroianni, Cm
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