Breast abscess caused by Gordonia bronchialis and the use of 16s rRNA gene sequence analysis for its definitive identification. Issue 1 (March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vidal, Carme; Padilla, Emma; Alcacer, Paula; Campos, Enrique; Prieto, Fernando; Santos, Carmen
• Is Part Of: JMM case reports. Volume 1:Issue 1(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-03
• Subjects: 16S rRNA analysis -- breast abscess -- Gordonia bronchialis; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; 616.9041
• DOI: 10.1099/jmmcr.0.001248
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2053-3721

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction: Gordonia spp. have been recognized as pathogens in immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients, although infections remain a rare event. Case presentation: We describe the second reported case of recurrent breast infection caused by Gordonia bronchialis in an immunocompetent patient. Conclusions: Careful observation of the Gram stain from the abscess raised suspicion, and final identification was achieved with 16S rRNA gene sequencing analysis.