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[Empyema caused by Corynebacterium striatum]

D Diculencu1, S Aramă, F Răutu

  • 1Spitalul de Pneumoftiziologie Iaşi.

Pneumoftiziologia : Revista Societatii Romane De Pneumoftiziologie
|February 5, 1999
PubMed
Summary

A rare Corynebacterium striatum infection caused a 21-year-old male patient's empyema. This skin bacterium was successfully treated with penicillin and cefotaxime.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Case Study

Background:

  • Empyema is a serious condition requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment.
  • Corynebacterium striatum is an infrequently reported cause of invasive infections, typically associated with healthcare settings or immunocompromised individuals.

Observation:

  • A 21-year-old male patient presented with empyema.
  • A pure culture of Corynebacterium striatum was isolated from pleural fluid.
  • The patient was a young male with no apparent underlying health conditions.

Findings:

  • The isolated Corynebacterium striatum strain demonstrated susceptibility to penicillin and cefotaxime.
  • The strain exhibited resistance to several other antibiotics, including rifamycin, kanamycin, and erythromycin.
  • Identification was confirmed using the Api Coryne gallery with 97.1% identity.

Implications:

  • This case highlights Corynebacterium striatum as a potential pathogen in community-acquired empyema, even in young, otherwise healthy individuals.
  • The antibiotic susceptibility profile is crucial for guiding effective treatment strategies for C. striatum infections.
  • Further research may be warranted to understand the epidemiology and pathogenesis of C. striatum in diverse clinical settings.

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