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Bacteremia Caused by Gordonia bronchialis in a Patient with Sequestrated Lung
1 Jun 2004
Abstract excerpt
Gordonia species have been recognized as pathogens in immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients. We report the first case of bacteremia due to Gordonia bronchialis in a diabetic patient with a sequestrated lung. Species identification was confirmed with mycolic acid analysis by high-performance liquid chromatography and sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene.
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