Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae bacteremia without endocarditis: rapid identification from positive blood culture by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. A case report and literature review

Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae bacteremia without endocarditis: rapid identification from positive blood culture by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. A case report and literature review

<em>Erysipelothrix</em> <em>rhusiopathiae</em> is a Gram-positive bacillus that is infrequently responsible for infections in humans. Three forms have been classified: a localized cutaneous form (erysipeloid) caused by traumatic penetration of <em>E.</em> <em&g...

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Main Authors: Luigi Principe, Silvia Bracco, Carola Mauri, Silvia Tonolo, Beatrice Pini, Francesco Luzzaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-03-01
Series:Infectious Disease Reports
Subjects:
Erysipelas
skin and soft tissue infections
antimicrobial treatment
empirical therapy
Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/idr/article/view/6368

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