Venous ulcer infection caused by Arcanobacterium haemolyticum |
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Authors: | Pânzaru C Tăranu T |
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Institution: | University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Microbiology and Dermatology Dept., Ia?i, Romania. |
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Abstract: | A. haemolyticum has been described as an unusual pathogen causing pharyngotonsillitis and extra pharyngeal infections like ulcerative lesions infection mainly in patients with underlying condition (peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, alcoholism). A case of A. haemolyticum venous leg ulcer infection is reported in a 66 year-old diabetic male patient. Bacteriological diagnosis is based on conventional culture technique. But, due to its coryneform appearance and time growing, it is probably underreported. |
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