Granulicatella adiacens infections in children: a single-center retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Granulicatella spp. although rare, are notable pathogens in various infections, particularly in bacteraemia and infective endocarditis. Because of their unique growth requirements and difficulties in antimicrobial testing, identifying and treating these microorganisms poses significant challenges.

Methods

This retrospective study was conducted at Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Children's Health and Diseases Research and Education Hospital, a tertiary care centre in Ankara, Turkey. Blood cultures were screened for Granulicatella spp. between January 2005 and January 2017. Clinical and laboratory features of the patients were documented.

Results

During the 12-year study period, 4125 patients with positive blood culture results were investigated. No cases of G. para

SUBMITTER: Aydın Teke T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12321922 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature