Are Staphylococcus intermedius Infections in Humans Cases of Mistaken Identity? A Case Series and Literature Review.
Staphylococcus intermedius and Staphylococcus pseudintermedius are difficult to distinguish using conventional microbiological methods. Molecular diagnostic tools change our understanding of the epidemiology of these 2 organisms. In this study, we present (1) a detailed review of the current literature on molecular diagnostics and (2) a case series in which misidentification was proven in 1 case. We conclude that S pseudintermedius is a more common human pathogen than previously recognized.
Division of Infectious Diseases and HIV Medicine ; Departments of Medicine ; Division of Infectious Diseases, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
Roberto
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Viau
Departments of Medicine ; Research Service , Cleveland , Ohio.
Andrea M
AM
Hujer
Departments of Medicine ; Research Service , Cleveland , Ohio.
Kristine M
KM
Hujer
Division of Infectious Diseases and HIV Medicine ; Departments of Medicine ; Pathology ; Pharmacology ; Molecular Biology and Microbiology ; Biochemistry , Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine , Cleveland, Ohio ; Research Service , Cleveland , Ohio ; Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center , Cleveland, Ohio ; Medical Service, Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
Robert A
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Bonomo
Division of Infectious Diseases and HIV Medicine ; Departments of Medicine ; Research Service , Cleveland , Ohio ; Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center , Cleveland, Ohio ; Medical Service, Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
Robin L P
RL
Jump
Staphylococcus intermedius; Staphylococcus pseudintermedius; molecular diagnostics; skin and soft tissue infections; zoonotic infection