Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis Pneumonia in a Veterinary Student Infected During Laboratory Work. (15th April 2015) - Heggelund, Lars
Abstract: We present a case of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis pneumonia in a veterinary student, with molecular genetic evidence of acquisition during laboratory work, an observation relevant for laboratory personnel working with C pseudotuberculosis isolates. The patient was clinically cured with 14 months trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and rifampicin combination treatment.