Corynebacterium aquaticum septicaemia in a neutropenic patient. Issue 10 (October 1995)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Moore, C; Norton, R
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical pathology. Volume 48:Issue 10(1995)
• Page Start: 971
• Page End: 972
• Publication Date: 1995-10
• Subjects: Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology, Molecular -- Periodicals; 616.0705
• DOI: 10.1136/jcp.48.10.971
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-9746

Abstract

Abstract : Corynebacteria are a well recognised cause of sepsis in the immunocompromised patient. Corynebacterium aquaticum, however, is rarely seen in the clinical setting, being an environmental organism associated with fresh water. A septicaemic episode caused by this organism in a 74 year old neutropenic woman with an indwelling central venous catheter is reported. It is postulated that the source of the organism was untreated stored rainwater which she used for showering.