[Septicemia caused by Branhamella (Neisseria) catarrhalis in an immunosuppressed patient].
A case is reported of Branhamella catarrhalis septicemia occurring during the aplastic phase of treatment for acute myeloblastic leukemia. Skin lesions were observed which are ordinarily seen in chronic gonococcal or meningococcal septicemia. The pathogenic role of this agent, which is normally considered nonaggressive, is discussed.
D000380:Agranulocytosis / Q000139:chemically induced; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015470:Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009343:Neisseria / Q000472:pathogenicity; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology*; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000209:etiology; D013281:Stomatitis, Aphthous / Q000209:etiology
Septicémie à Branhamella (Neisseria) catarrhalis chez une patiente immuno-déprimée.