First case of osteomyelitis caused by "Staphylococcus pettenkoferi".

ABSTRACT: "Staphylococcus pettenkoferi" (proposed name) was identified as an unusual agent of osteomyelitis in a diabetic foot infection. The phenotypical tests used failed to give a good identification. Molecular 16S rRNA gene and rpoB sequencing allowed us to correctly identify this new species of coagulase-negative staphylococcus responsible for this chronic infection.

SUBMITTER: Loiez C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1829132 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature