Lactobacillemia: an emerging cause of infection in both the immunocompromised and the immunocompetent host.
The bacterium, lactobacillus, is found in the mucosal surfaces of the mouth and the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. There have been increasing reports of the micro-organism being a cause of serious infection in immunocompromised individuals. This article reviews the clinical presentation, laboratory characteristics and treatment of patients with lactobacillemia.
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Texas Oncology Physicians Associates, El Paso 79915, USA.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D016908:Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D007778:Lactobacillus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents