Infection due to Leuconostoc species: Six cases and review

Leuconostocs, members of the family Streptococcaceae, have only recently been recognized as potential pathogens. We describe six cases of leuconostoc bacteremia and review 11 and additional cases of infection reported in the literature. Fifteen patients with bacteremia ranged from neonates to person...

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Published in:Reviews of infectious diseases 1990-01, Vol.12 (4), p.402-610
Main Authors: Handwerger, S, Horowitz, H, Coburn, K, Kolokathis, A, Wormser, G P
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Language:English
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Summary:Leuconostocs, members of the family Streptococcaceae, have only recently been recognized as potential pathogens. We describe six cases of leuconostoc bacteremia and review 11 and additional cases of infection reported in the literature. Fifteen patients with bacteremia ranged from neonates to persons aged 78 years. Almost all were hospitalized with significant underlying diseases, had received previous antibiotic therapy, and had undergone procedures that interrupted the normal integumentary defense. Leuconostoc bacteremia was associated with fever, leukocytosis, and gastrointestinal complaints.
ISSN:0162-0886