Bacteremia caused by Gordonia bronchialis in a patient with sequestrated lung.
Gordonia species have been recognized as pathogens in immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients. We report the first case of bacteremia due to Gordonia bronchialis in a diabetic patient with a sequestrated lung. Species identification was confirmed with mycolic acid analysis by high-performance liquid chromatography and sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene.
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Li-Hwei
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Department of Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, 1 Hospital Dr., 169608 Singapore, Republic of Singapore. gptslh@sgh.com.sg
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Toney
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Floyd
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Butler
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Tan
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D016470:Bacteremia / Q000209:etiology*; D001998:Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D033601:Gordonia Bacterium / Q000235:genetics / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009171:Mycolic Acids / Q000032:analysis; D012336:RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / Q000235:genetics
D009171:Mycolic Acids; D012336:RNA, Ribosomal, 16S