[Cystitis and haematuria due to Corynebacterium striatum. A case report and review].
We herewith report the first case of uncomplicated urinary tract infection due to Corynebacterium striatum in an ambulatory patient without any other predisponent risk factors. C. striatum is a ubiquitous saprophyte of human skin and mucous membranes, which has been occasionally associated with infection in patients hospitalized or immunocompromised patients with underlying diseases. We conclude that C. striatum should be considered an emerging pathogen in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised hosts.
Beteta López
Alicia
A
Sección de Microbiología, Hospital Nuestra Señora del Prado, Talavera de la Reina, Toledo, España. alibeteta@hotmail.com
Gil Ruiz
María Teresa
MT
Vega Prado
Lorena
L
Fajardo Olivares
Miguel
M
D000328:Adult; D003354:Corynebacterium Infections / Q000150:complications*; D003556:Cystitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006417:Hematuria / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans