title: [Report of a case of subcutaneous abscess due to Eikenella corrodens in a splenectomized patient (author's transl)].
abstract: A case of subcutaneous abscess of the chest-wall due to Eikenella corrodens is reported in a patient recently splenectomized. This bacillus was grown in pure culture. Processing specimens and identification methods of this little Gram-negative bacillus are described. Eikenella corrodens is a commensal frequently encountered in mucous membrane surfaces. It is likely that this microorganism may be an "opportunist" pathogen.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D000368:Aged; D001439:Bacteroides / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D001442:Bacteroides Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D016124:Eikenella corrodens / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013896:Thoracic Diseases / Q000209:etiology
vernacular_title: A propos d'un cas d'abcès sous-cutané provoqué par Eikenella corrodens chez un sujet splénectomisé.