Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3364829 | International Journal of Infectious Diseases | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryIntroductionWe report here two cases of Agrobacterium radiobacter bacteremia. These cases were observed at the same institution over a short time period (3 months).Case reportsThe first patient was a female cancer patient receiving third-line chemotherapy for ovarian carcinoma. When she developed bacteremia, she was neutropenic and had an indwelling catheter that was removed as part of the treatment. The second case was a geriatric patient admitted from home with bacteremia, clinical signs of septic shock, and concomitant acute cholecystitis.OutcomeBoth patients responded promptly and completely to antibiotherapy. No recurrence was observed.
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Authors
M. Detrait, L. D’Hondt, M. André, C. Lonchay, X. Holemans, J.P. Maton, J.L. Canon,