Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae bacteremia following a cat bite
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is a major causative organism of swine erysipelas, but the infection has rarely occurred in humans. A soft-tissue infection with this organism is described as “erysipeloid.” Most reported cases in human are related to occupational exposure. Endocarditis is a common compl...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-01-01
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Series: | IDCases |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214250919302409 |