Capnocytophaga lung abscess in a patient with metastatic neuroendocrine tumor.
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Capnocytophaga species are known commensals of the oral cavity of humans and animals (mainly dogs and cats) and are a rare cause of respiratory tract infections. We report a case of cavitary lung abscess caused by a Capnocytophaga species in a patient with a metastatic neuroendocrine tumor.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
دوره 50 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012