Catheter-related bacteraemia and infective endocarditis caused by Kocuria species
Journal
Clinical Microbiology and Infection
Journal Volume
17
Journal Issue
2
Pages
190-192
Date Issued
2011
Author(s)
Lai C.C.
Lin S.H.
Tan C.K.
Wang C.Y.
Liao C.H.
Chou C.H.
Lin H.I.
Abstract
We describe five patients with positive blood culture for Kocuria species. Three patients had catheter-related bacteraemia and one had infective endocarditis caused by Kocuria kristinae, and one had a K. marina isolate, which was considered to be a contaminant. Identification of the isolates was further confirmed by 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis. In conclusion, Kocuria species are an unusual cause of infection in immunocompromised patients. Accurate identification with molecular methods is imperative for the diagnosis of these unusual pathogens. ? 2010 The Authors. Journal Compilation ? 2010 European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
Other Subjects
bacterial RNA; ciprofloxacin; oxacillin; piperacillin plus tazobactam; teicoplanin; vancomycin; adult; aged; article; bacteremia; bacterial endocarditis; bacterium; bacterium identification; bacterium isolate; blood culture; catheter infection; child; clinical article; female; human; immunocompromised patient; Kocuria; Kocuria kristinae; Kocuria marina; Kocuria varians; male; preschool child; priority journal; random amplified polymorphic DNA; Kocuria; Kocuria kristinae; Kocuria marina
Type
journal article