Cellulomonas, an emerging pathogen: A case report and review of the literature. (January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Salas, Natalie Mariam; Prevost, Merideth; Hofinger, Diedre; Fleming, Holly
• Is Part Of: Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases. Volume 46:Number 1(2014:Jan.)
• Page Start: 73
• Page End: 75
• Publication Date: 2014-01
• Subjects: Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.3109/00365548.2013.847531
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0036-5548

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Cellulomonas is a rare but emerging human pathogen, causing infection in only 4 reported cases in the literature. We present the first case of ascending cholangitis with Cellulomonas bacteremia and sepsis, as well as a brief review of the literature. We summarize every case of Cellulomonas reported in the medical literature, including treatments and outcomes.</p> </abstract>