sphingobacterium multivorum bacteremia and acute meningitis in an immunocompetent adult patient: a case report
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introduction sphingobacterium multivorum is a gram-negative, nonfermentative bacillus that rarely causes disease in humans. in the medical literature, only a few cases of infections caused by this organism have been reported. almost all the reported cases of this infection were associated with conditions that decrease immunity. case presentation to the best of our knowledge, we are reporting the first case of bacteremia and acute meningitis caused by s. multivorum in a young immunocompetent adult.
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Sphingobacterium multivorum Bacteremia and Acute Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Adult Patient: A Case Report
INTRODUCTION Sphingobacterium multivorum is a Gram-negative, nonfermentative bacillus that rarely causes disease in humans. In the medical literature, only a few cases of infections caused by this organism have been reported. Almost all the reported cases of this infection were associated with conditions that decrease immunity. CASE PRESENTATION To the best of our knowledge, we are reporting ...
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iranian red crescent medical journalجلد ۱۸، شماره ۹، صفحات ۰-۰
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