Bacteremia caused by Arcobacter butzleri in an immunocompromised host.

ABSTRACT: Arcobacter butzleri is an emerging pathogen that has been implicated as the causative agent of persistent watery diarrhea. We describe a case involving a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia who developed invasive A. butzleri bacteremia. This case illustrates the unique challenges involved in diagnosing infections caused by emerging gastrointestinal pathogens.

SUBMITTER: Arguello E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4365236 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature