Molecular Identification of Leuconostoc mesenteroides as a Cause of Brain Abscess in an Immunocompromised Patient

Leuconostoc species are emerging pathogens that can cause severe infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients. Using molecular methods, we identified Leuconostoc mesenteroides as the cause of a brain abscess which was successfully treated by surgery and antimicrobial treatment. This is the...

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Published in:Journal of Clinical Microbiology 2006-08, Vol.44 (8), p.3044-3045
Main Authors: Albanese, Alessio, Spanu, Teresa, Sali, Michela, Novegno, Federica, D'Inzeo, Tiziana, Santangelo, Rosaria, Mangiola, Annunziato, Anile, Carmelo, Fadda, Giovanni
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Bacteriology
Biological and medical sciences
Brain Abscess - drug therapy
Brain Abscess - microbiology
Brain Abscess - surgery
Case Reports
DNA, Bacterial - chemistry
DNA, Bacterial - genetics
DNA, Ribosomal - chemistry
DNA, Ribosomal - genetics
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections - drug therapy
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections - microbiology
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections - surgery
Humans
Immunocompromised Host
Infectious diseases
Leuconostoc - genetics
Leuconostoc - isolation & purification
Leuconostoc mesenteroides
Medical sciences
Microbiology
Middle Aged
Miscellaneous
Sequence Analysis, DNA
Sequence Homology, Nucleic Acid
Suppuration - microbiology
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Summary:Leuconostoc species are emerging pathogens that can cause severe infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients. Using molecular methods, we identified Leuconostoc mesenteroides as the cause of a brain abscess which was successfully treated by surgery and antimicrobial treatment. This is the first report of brain abscess caused by this species.
ISSN:0095-1137
1098-660X
1098-5530
DOI:10.1128/JCM.00448-06