Identification of Propionibacterium avidum from a breast abscess: an overlooked etiology of clinically significant infections

Abstract We report the case of a 37-year-old previously healthy woman diagnosed with a breast abscess due to Propionibacterium avidum after breast reduction surgery. This case emphasizes the potential pathogenicity and morbidity associated with this commensal skin organism.

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Published in:New microbes and new infections 2015-03, Vol.4 (C), p.9-10
Main Authors: Kritikos, A, Pagin, M, Borens, O, Voide, C, Orasch, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacterial
breast abscess
clinical microbiology and infection
Infectious Disease
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Propionibacterium avidum
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Summary:Abstract We report the case of a 37-year-old previously healthy woman diagnosed with a breast abscess due to Propionibacterium avidum after breast reduction surgery. This case emphasizes the potential pathogenicity and morbidity associated with this commensal skin organism.
ISSN:2052-2975
2052-2975
DOI:10.1016/j.nmni.2014.12.001