Tsukamurella pulmonis bloodstream infection identified by secA1 gene sequencing.

ABSTRACT: Recurrent bloodstream infections caused by a Gram-positive bacterium affected an immunocompromised child. Tsukamurella pulmonis was the microorganism identified by secA1 gene sequencing. Antibiotic treatment in combination with removal of the subcutaneous port healed the patient.

SUBMITTER: Perez Del Molino Bernal IC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4298536 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature