Francisella novicida bacteremia after a near-drowning accident.

ABSTRACT: We describe a rare case of Francisella novicida bacteremia following a near-drowning event in seawater. We highlight the challenges associated with laboratory identification of F. novicida and differences in the epidemiology of F. novicida and Francisella tularensis infections.

SUBMITTER: Brett M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3421515 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature