title: Bloodstream infection with Oligella ureolytica in a newborn infant: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Oligella species are small, Gram-negative, nonsaccharolytic aerobic rods or coccobacilli that are catalase and oxidase-positive, mostly isolated from the urinary tract and rarely from wounds, bloodstream infections, septic arthritis, or peritonitis.In this article, we report a case of O.ureolytica-related bloodstream infection in a newborn infant and we review the literature for previously reported cases of Oligella infections.
authors.affiliation: Ahi Evran University, Research and Training Hospital, Kirsehir, Turkey. drtulin@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Tülin
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Demir
authors.forename: Nuran
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Celenk
mesh_terms: D042401:Alcaligenaceae / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000472:pathogenicity; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D016905:Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D009428:Netilmicin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014421:Turkey
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D009428:Netilmicin