Bacteraemia caused by Lactobacillus casei in a patient after cardiac surgery. A case report
Abstract Background Bacteria of the Lactobacillus family are a part of the physiological flora of the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. We have used them in the food industry as probiotics and supplements. In some settings, rod-shaped lactic acid bacteria may become pathogenic....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02334-x |