First report of pneumonia and septic shock caused by Cedecea lapagei in Vietnam

Cedecea lapagei is rarely known to cause infections in humans. We report the first case of pneumonia and septic shock caused by Cedecea lapagei in a 38-year-old man in Vietnam. Cedecea lapagei may be an emerging infectious agent in humans.

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Published in:New microbes and new infections 2020-07, Vol.36, p.100698, Article 100698
Main Authors: Hai, P.D., Dung, N.M., Tot, N.H., Chinh, N.X., Thuyet, B.T., Hoa, L.T.V., Son, P.N., Thanh, L.V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cedecea lapagei
Emerging pathogen
First Clinical Case in Emerging Country
Pneumonia
Septic shock
Vietnam
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Summary:Cedecea lapagei is rarely known to cause infections in humans. We report the first case of pneumonia and septic shock caused by Cedecea lapagei in a 38-year-old man in Vietnam. Cedecea lapagei may be an emerging infectious agent in humans.
ISSN:2052-2975
2052-2975
DOI:10.1016/j.nmni.2020.100698