Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis Pneumonia in a Veterinary Student Infected During Laboratory Work

We present a case of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis pneumonia in a veterinary student, with molecular genetic evidence of acquisition during laboratory work, an observation relevant for laboratory personnel working with C pseudotuberculosis isolates. The patient was clinically cured with 14 mont...

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Published in:Open forum infectious diseases 2015-04, Vol.2 (2), p.ofv053-ofv053
Main Authors: Heggelund, Lars, Gaustad, Peter, Håvelsrud, Othilde Elise, Blom, Jochen, Borgen, Lars, Sundset, Arve, Sørum, Henning, Frøland, Stig Sophus
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Language:English
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Summary:We present a case of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis pneumonia in a veterinary student, with molecular genetic evidence of acquisition during laboratory work, an observation relevant for laboratory personnel working with C pseudotuberculosis isolates. The patient was clinically cured with 14 months trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and rifampicin combination treatment.
ISSN:2328-8957
2328-8957
DOI:10.1093/ofid/ofv053