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[Capnocytophaga spp. bacteremia in compromised patients]
J M Ramos1, E Pacho, M Bernacer
1Departamento de Microbiología, Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid.
Enfermedades Infecciosas Y Microbiologia Clinica
|April 1, 1993
Summary
Capnocytophaga spp. bacteremia can occur in patients with poor oral hygiene, including those with leukemia or alcoholism. Prompt antimicrobial treatment led to recovery in all three analyzed cases.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Capnocytophaga spp. are bacteria commonly found in the oral cavity.
- Bacteremia caused by Capnocytophaga spp. is rare but can be serious, particularly in certain patient populations.