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Helicobacter cinaedi Infection Presenting with Myalgia and Cellulitis
Hitomi Shimada1,2, Risa Hirata1, Shun Yamashita1
1Department of General Medicine, Saga University Hospital, Saga, Japan.
Helicobacter cinaedi is a rare bacterium that can cause pyogenic myositis and cellulitis, even in healthy individuals. Prompt diagnosis via blood culture is crucial, as extended monitoring may be needed for this slow-growing pathogen.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Bacteriology
- Clinical Microbiology
Background:
- Helicobacter cinaedi is a rare bacterium, comprising 0.2% of positive blood cultures.
- H. cinaedi infections are often associated with underlying diseases.
- Diagnosis relies on blood culture, but slow growth can lead to missed diagnoses.
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