Abstract
Streptomyces species are part of the actinomycetes group. They have rarely been reported as a cause of invasive infection. We report a case of catheter-related Streptomyces bacteremia complicated by severe sepsis and septic thrombosis. We also present a brief review of the literature on Streptomyces bacteremia.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Infective Agents / administration & dosage*
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Aza Compounds / administration & dosage
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Azithromycin / administration & dosage*
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Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
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Fluoroquinolones
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Humans
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Male
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Minocycline / administration & dosage*
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Moxifloxacin
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Quinolines / administration & dosage
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Sepsis / drug therapy
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Sepsis / microbiology*
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Streptomyces / drug effects
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Streptomyces / isolation & purification*
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Treatment Outcome
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Venous Thrombosis / microbiology*
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Aza Compounds
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Fluoroquinolones
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Quinolines
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Azithromycin
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Minocycline
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Moxifloxacin