Rothia dentocariosa bacteremia in children: report of two cases and review of the literature.
Journal
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi
Journal Volume
106
Journal Issue
3 Suppl
Pages
S33-38
Date Issued
2007
Author(s)
Yang C.Y.
Tsai H.Y.
Wang C.Y.
Wu T.Z.
Chen S.W.
Abstract
Rothia dentocariosa, a pleomorphic, fastidious, Gram-positive rod, is a normal inhabitant of the oropharynx. It is a well-known causative agent of dental plaques and periodontal disease. Generally regarded as of low virulence to humans, R. dentocariosa has been increasingly recognized as a pathogen in adults and often associated with infective endocarditis. It should not necessarily be regarded as a contaminant when the isolate comes from areas other than the oropharynx, especially from the blood. We report two cases of R. dentocariosa bacteremia, including an 8-month-old boy with repaired transposition of the great arteries, and a healthy 20-month-old girl with herpangina.
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Other Subjects
bacteremia; bacterial infection; case report; female; human; infant; male; Micrococcaceae; review; Actinomycetales Infections; Bacteremia; Female; Humans; Infant; Male; Micrococcaceae; MLCS; MLOWN
Type
review