Paenibacillus Isolates and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Data: A Retrospective Study and Pediatric Case Series in the Midwestern United States

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<h4>Introduction: </h4> Paenibacillus is a genus of Gram-variable, facultatively anaerobic, spore-forming bacteria found in soil and water. Although often considered an environmental contaminant, Paenibacillus can cause severe disease, including invasive infection and brain abscesses in infants.   Gap Statement: The clinical significance of Paenibacillus-positive cultures in adults and children is poorly understoo...

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• Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
• Bacterial Typing Techniques
• Cerebrospinal Fluid
• Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
• Fatty Acids
• Genes, rRNA
• Gram-Negative Bacteria
• Mycobacterium research and diagnosis

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537dc09f-b2b9-55e9-83ee-aee4200a3401

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10.1099/acmi.0.001310.v1