Are Staphylococcus intermedius Infections in Humans Cases of Mistaken Identity? A Case Series and Literature Review. (17th July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Viau, Roberto; Hujer, Andrea M.; Hujer, Kristine M.; Bonomo, Robert A.; Jump, Robin L.P.
• Is Part Of: Open forum infectious diseases. Volume 2:Number 3(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-07-17
• Subjects: molecular diagnostics -- skin and soft tissue infections -- Staphylococcus intermedius -- Staphylococcus pseudintermedius -- zoonotic infection; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofv110
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2328-8957

Abstract

Abstract: Staphylococcus intermedius and Staphylococcus pseudintermedius are difficult to distinguish using conventional microbiological methods. Molecular diagnostic tools change our understanding of the epidemiology of these 2 organisms. In this study, we present (1) a detailed review of the current literature on molecular diagnostics and (2) a case series in which misidentification was proven in 1 case. We conclude that S pseudintermedius is a more common human pathogen than previously recognized.