Cutaneous Infection Caused by Flavobacterium meningosepticum

Flavobacterium meningosepticum is a gram-negative rod widely distributed in nature (particularly in water and soil) and is an uncommon human pathogen. Most cases of infection in humans have occurred in newborn infants in whom this organism causes meningitis and septicemia. In adults, cases of pneumo...

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Published in:The Journal of infectious diseases 1989-01, Vol.159 (1), p.150-151
Main Authors: Bolivar, Ricardo, Abramovits, William
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacterial Infections - microbiology
Correspondence
Female
Flavobacterium
Flavobacterium - isolation & purification
Humans
Infections
Lesions
Middle Aged
Skin Diseases, Infectious - microbiology
Specimens
Ulcers
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Summary:Flavobacterium meningosepticum is a gram-negative rod widely distributed in nature (particularly in water and soil) and is an uncommon human pathogen. Most cases of infection in humans have occurred in newborn infants in whom this organism causes meningitis and septicemia. In adults, cases of pneumonia, endocarditis, postoperative bacteremia, and meningitis have been reported, usually associated with a severe underlying illness. In this report the authors describe the case of a patient with a cutaneous infection and no evidence of underlying disease.
ISSN:0022-1899
1537-6613
DOI:10.1093/infdis/159.1.150