Hemoptysis caused by <i>Parvimonas micra</i>: case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parvimonas micra (P. micra), a Gram-positive anaerobic bacterium, exhibits colonization tendencies on oral mucosal and skin surfaces, potentially evolving into a pathogenic entity associated with diverse diseases. The diagnostic trajectory for P. micra-related diseases encounters delays, often with severe consequences, including fatality, attributed to the absence of symptom specificity and challenges in culture. The absence of a consensus on the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to P. micra exacerbates the complexity of addressing associated conditions. This study aims to elucidate and scrutinize the clinical manifestations linked to P. micra, drawing insights from an extensive literature review of pertinent case reports.

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SUBMITTER: Shao A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10883377 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature