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Tsukamurella pulmonis bloodstream infection identified by secA1 gene sequencing

Abstract: Recurrent bloodstream infections caused by a Gram-positive bacterium affected an immunocompromised child. Tsukamurella pulmonis was the microorganism identified by secA1 gene sequencing. Antibiotic treatment in combination with removal of the subcutaneous port healed the patient.

 Authorship: Del Molino Bernal I.C.P., Cano M.E., De La Fuente C.G., Martínez-Martínez L., López M., Fernández-Mazarrasa C., Agüero J.,

 Fuente: J Clin Microbiol. 2015 Feb;53(2):743-5

 Year of publication: 2015

 No. of pages: 3

 Publication type: Article

 DOI: 10.1128/JCM.02545-14

 ISSN: 0095-1137,1098-660X

Authorship

PÉREZ DEL MOLINO BERNAL, IC

MARIA ELIECER CANO GARCIA

GARCÍA DE LA FUENTE, C

LUIS MARTINEZ MARTINEZ

LÓPEZ, MONICA

CARLOS FERNANDEZ MAZARRASA

JESUS AGÜERO BALBIN