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Necrotising pneumonia caused by Lactococcus lactis cremoris.
H L Buchelli-Ramirez1, C Alvarez-Alvarez, S Rojo-Alba
1Área de Gestión Clínica del Pulmón, Neumología, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Asturias 33006, España. hlbuchellir@gmail.com
Summary
Lactococcus lactis cremoris, a common food industry bacterium, can cause rare infections. This study details an unusual case of necrotising pneumonia linked to this typically non-pathogenic organism.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Lactococcus lactis cremoris is a gram-positive bacterium, common in dairy fermentation and human flora.
- It is generally considered non-pathogenic, with exposure risk from unpasteurised dairy products.
Observation:
- An atypical case of severe necrotising pneumonia was observed.
- The pneumonia was caused by Lactococcus lactis cremoris.
Findings:
- This case highlights emerging pathogenicity in Lactococcus lactis cremoris.
- Necrotising pneumonia is a rare but severe manifestation.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider Lactococcus lactis cremoris in severe pneumonia cases, especially with dairy exposure.
- Further research into the pathogenicity of this bacterium is warranted.
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