Osteomyelitis caused by Enterobacter taylorae, formerly enteric group 19.
The first case of osteomyelitis caused by Enterobacter taylorae is presented. The infection occurred as a complication to an open fracture in an otherwise healthy host. Despite antimicrobial therapy, based on in vitro susceptibilities, it was not possible to establish a microbiologic cure.
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Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, West Virginia 25701.
Coggins
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D000293:Adolescent; D004754:Enterobacter; D004756:Enterobacteriaceae Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology*