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Human pulmonary infection with Corynebacterium equi
The European Respiratory Journal
|February 1, 1990
Summary
A rare lung infection caused by Corynebacterium equi occurred in a young man without prior health issues. This case highlights the need to consider Corynebacterium species in pulmonary infections, even in healthy individuals.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Pulmonology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Corynebacterium equi (now often referred to as Rhodococcus equi) is a bacterium known to cause opportunistic infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
- Pulmonary infections by Corynebacterium species are uncommon in otherwise healthy adults.
- Exposure to organic solvents and microorganisms, including Corynebacterium species, may be a risk factor.