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Relapse of Serratia marcescens sternal osteitis 15 years after the first episode.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Jan 2012
Paquin Axelle, Lepelletier Didier, Leprince Céline, Chamoux Catherine, Treilhaud Michèle, Despins Philippe, Reynaud Alain, Corvec Stéphane
Abstract excerpt
Sternal osteitis, a potential consequence of cardiac surgery, remains rare. The bacteria involved belong mostly to the genus Staphylococcus. Sternal infections caused by Serratia marcescens are exceptional. We report an unusual recurrence of sternal infection with S. marcescens, 15 years after th...
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