First case of invasive human infection caused by Cupriavidus metallidurans.

ABSTRACT: We describe the first case of invasive human infection (a nosocomial septicemia) caused by Cupriavidus metallidurans. This metal-resistant bacterium has not been reported to be pathogenic in humans or animals.

SUBMITTER: Langevin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3043494 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature