title: [New opportunist infection due to a Bacillus. A case of bacteremia with Bacillus licheniformis].
abstract: The authors report a case of bacteriemia with Bacillus licheniformis in a pregnant woman with coagulation disorders (acute fibrinolysis). Eight blood cultures were positive. Recovery rapidly occurred. The origin of this affection is discussed : a venous mode of entry is possible, either by the use of contaminated infusion fluid, or following several catheterizations.
mesh_terms: D001407:Bacillus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D003428:Cross Infection; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007153:Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / Q000150:complications; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000009:adverse effects; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / Q000628:therapy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000209:etiology*; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology*; D065227:Transfusion Reaction
vernacular_title: Nouvelle affection opportuniste a Bacillus: un cas de bactériémie a Bacillus licheniformis