Presentation
We present 3 cases of significant bacteremia by C. amycolatum. Bacterial isoliations from blood culture were obtained using the Vital Systems. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Skin
- Foot Ulcer
We describe the first reported case of Corynebacterium striatum (C. striatum) relapsing bacteraemia in a patient with peripheral arterial disease and proven Corynebacterium species colonization of a chronic foot ulcer, focusing on the difficulties in [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Breast
- Breast Mass
Patients with C. kroppenstedtii presented with a hot painful breast mass and underwent multiple surgical procedures (median, 4 procedures; range, 2 to 6 procedures). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Neurologic
- Ataxia
The infection occurred in a seven-year-old child who had a history of immunosuppression due to ataxia telangiectasia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Dizziness
Abstract A 54-year-old female with a prosthetic mitral valve presented with a 3-day history of dizziness, subjective fever, and chills. Blood cultures were positive for a pleomorphic Gram-positive rod. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Workup
Microbiology
- Listeria Monocytogenes
Ampicillin resistance among Listeria monocytogenes was more prevalent than previously reported. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
monocytogenes (Murray et al. 1926) Pirie, 1940 Species Corynebacterium insidiosum (McCulloch, 1925) Jensen, 1934 (Approved Lists, 1980) accepted as Clavibacter michiganensis corrig. [irmng.org]
Rodriguez-Lazaro D, Jofre A, Aymerich T, Hugas M, Pla M (2004) Rapid quantitative detection of Listeria monocytogenes in meat products by real-time PCR. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 70: 6299–6301. View Article Google Scholar 32. [journals.plos.org]
- Actinomyces Israelii
israelii (Kruse 1896) Lachner-Sandoval, 1898 Species Corynebacterium laevaniformans Dias & Bhat, 1962 accepted as Microbacterium laevaniformans (ex Dias & Bhat 1962) Collins et al., 1983 Species Corynebacterium lymphophilum (Torrey, 1916) Eberson, 1918 [irmng.org]
Treatment
We conclude that the optimal duration of the antibiotic treatment for relapsing C. striatum bacteraemia from a chronic ulcer should be 6 weeks together with surgical treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis
METHODS: We reviewed the medical records of all patients from whom C. striatum isolates were recovered from blood culture for analysis of the patients' backgrounds and clinical course including response to antimicrobial therapy and prognosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis Trichomycosis axillaris is a benign infection of the hair with no associated mortality or complications. Once treated, it may recur if preventive measures (eg, shaving, antibacterial soap, antiperspirants) are not taken. [emedicine.com]
[…] pertussis 5 doses before school-age, completed by 4-6 years of age Tdap vaccine booster vaccine at 11-12 years of age should also be given to pregnant mothers and those around them Td vaccine tetanus and diphtheria toxoid vaccine at 10-year intervals Prognosis [medbullets.com]
Etiology
C. propinquum should be recognized as a potential pathogen and included in the etiologic diagnostic algorithm, particularly in patients with immunosuppressive conditions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Diphtheria and its Etiological Agents Pages 1-14 Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Corynebacterium ulcerans and Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis—General Aspects Guaraldi, Ana Luíza de Mattos (et al.) [springer.com]
Epidemiology
CONCLUSIONS: CKSM is a useful addition to routine agar media for the isolation of C. kroppenstedtii, and will be helpful for studying the epidemiology and transmission of this unusual Corynebacterium causing granulomatous mastitis. © Article author(s) [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Epidemiological and NGS data suggest that the two cutaneous diphtheria cases constitute the first outbreak by toxigenic C. diphtheriae in Germany since the 1980s. Article metrics loading... [eurosurveillance.org]
Funding and Disclosures * From the Department of Epidemiology, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and the Infectious Disease Section, Department of Pediatrics, Tulane University School of Medicine, and the Charity Hospital [nejm.org]
Pathophysiology
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test Corynebacterium diphtheriae is the etiological agent of diphtheria and occurs in 2 forms, respiratory and cutaneous diphtheria [mayomedicallaboratories.com]
When the pubic hair is affected, the condition is referred to as trichomycosis pubis. [1] Shelley and Shelley noted the coexistence of erythrasma, trichomycosis axillaris, and pitted keratolysis and termed it the corynebacterial triad. [2] Pathophysiology [emedicine.com]
We go on to review previously reported cases of C. jeikeium endocarditis and we will discuss different aspects of C. jeikeium infection with a focus on microbiology, pathophysiology, and treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prevention
Simple, rapid screening tests should be used to differentiate it from C. diphtheriae and hence, to prevent unnecessary concern in community. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]