Stomatococcus mucilaginosus bacteremias. Typical case presentations, simplified diagnostic criteria, and a literature review.

doi:10.1016/0732-8893(90)90085-a

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Stomatococcus mucilaginosus bacteremias. Typical case presentations, simplified diagnostic criteria, and a literature review.

Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease - 1 Jan 2000

Mitchell P S, Huston B J, Jones R N, Holcomb L, Koontz F P

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Even though Stomatococcus mucilaginosus is considered indigenous oral-pharyngeal flora, cited literature and case reports indicate that it can be the cause of infectious conditions. Tested strains were isolated from blood, the oral region, and wound sources. The organism was routinely misidentifi...

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Adult
Aged
Female
Humans
Micrococcaceae
Phenotype
Sepsis

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