title: [A case of septicemia by a Corynebacterium of the J. K. group].
abstract: We have reported a case of septicaemia caused by "Corynebacterium of group J. K." in a patient with acute myeloblastic leukaemia. Recent studies by Riley (1978) have shown that the corynebacteria, saprophytes of the skin and mucosa have a resistance to common antibiotics. Corynebacteria that are only sensitive to virginiamycin and vancomycin are a potential danger for immunosuppressed patients and patients with artificial heart valves, the appropriate choice of antibiotic can be difficult in these patients.
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D003352:Corynebacterium / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification; D003354:Corynebacterium Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018805:Sepsis / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
vernacular_title: A propos d'un cas de septicémie a Corynebacterium du groupe J. K.