A Fatal Bloodstream Infection by Staphylococcus pettenkoferi in an Intensive Care Unit Patient
- Autori: Mammina, C; Bonura, C;, Verde, MS; Fasciana, T; Palma, DM
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2011
- Tipologia: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- Parole Chiave: Bloodstream Infection; Staphylococcus pettenkoferi; Intensive Care Unit
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/67343
Abstract
Coagulase negative staphylococci are increasingly recognized as leading pathogens in bacteremia, with incidence peaking in intensive care units. Interpretation of blood cultures that are positive for CoNS is often doubtful. We describe a fatal case of bacteremia by a newly recognized species of CoNS, Staphylococcus pettenkoferi, in an ICUpatient.