Molecular identification of Leuconostoc mesenteroides as a cause of brain abscess in an immunocompromised patient

Alessio Albanese, Teresa Spanu*, Michela Sali, Federica Novegno, Tiziana D'Inzeo, Rosaria Santangelo, Annunziato Mangiola, Carmelo Anile, Giovanni Fadda

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Abstract

Leuconostoc species are emerging pathogens that can cause severe infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients. Using molecular methods, we identified Leuconostoc mesenteroides as the cause of a brain abscess which was successfully treated by surgery and antimicrobial treatment. This is the first report of brain abscess caused by this species.
Lingua originaleInglese
pagine (da-a)3044-3045
Numero di pagine2
RivistaJournal of Clinical Microbiology
Volume44
Numero di pubblicazione8
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2006

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Microbiologia (medica)

Keywords

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacterial
  • Brain Abscess
  • DNA
  • Female
  • Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Leuconostoc
  • Middle Aged
  • Nucleic Acid
  • Ribosomal
  • Sequence Analysis
  • Sequence Homology
  • Suppuration

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