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]

• Pathologist

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• Anorexia

  He presented with recurrent low-grade fevers, lethargy, and anorexia. Multiple blood cultures grew a gram-positive rod, Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Leg Edema

  We present a case of 63-year-old man who presented with progressively worsening dyspnea on exertion and lower leg edema, and was diagnosed with heart failure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Low Back Pain

  We describe the case of a 78-year-old man with progressive low back pain for 3 months, irradiating down the lower limbs through L5 and S1 root pathways, associated with distal muscle weakness in both lower limbs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Back Pain

  We describe the case of a 78-year-old man with progressive low back pain for 3 months, irradiating down the lower limbs through L5 and S1 root pathways, associated with distal muscle weakness in both lower limbs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Vaginal Discharge

  Vaginal discharge is most commonly attributed to poor hygiene or nonspecific irritants; however, some patients have recurrent vulvovaginitis that is primarily caused by a variety of bacteria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• 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]

• Lethargy

  He presented with recurrent low-grade fevers, lethargy, and anorexia. Multiple blood cultures grew a gram-positive rod, Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Multiple Pulmonary Nodules

  We present the first reported case of multiple pulmonary nodules caused by Corynebacterium striatum. The infection occurred in a 72-year-old immunocompetent female, and the diagnosis was obtained by Gram's stain and culture of lung biopsy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Actinomyces Israelii

  1993 Species Corynebacterium israeli (Kruse, 1896) Haupt & Zeki, 1933 accepted as Actinomyces israelii (Kruse 1896) Lachner-Sandoval, 1898 Species Corynebacterium laevaniformans Dias & Bhat, 1962 accepted as Microbacterium laevaniformans (ex Dias & [irmng.org]

• Mycobacterium Fortuitum

  Patil, Dependence of steroid 1(2)-dehydrogenation on the C-17 side chain during cholesterol metabolism by immobilized Mycobacterium fortuitum, World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology, 10.1007/BF00367099, 11, 3, (284-286), (1995). [doi.org]

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]

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]

[…] 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]

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]

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]

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. [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]

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]

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]