Catheter-related bacteremia due to Streptomyces in a patient receiving holistic infusions.

Carey, J.; Motyl, M.; Perlman, D. C.

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Catheter-related bacteremia due to Streptomyces in a patient receiving holistic infusions.

Published Date:

2001 Nov-Dec

Source:

Emerg Infect Dis. 7(6):1043-1045.

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Personal Authors:

Carey, J. ; Motyl, M. ; Perlman, D. C. ;

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Document Type:

Journal Article

Collection(s):

Emerging Infectious Diseases

Description:

Streptomyces species are rare causes of invasive infection in humans. We report the first documented case of a catheter-associated bacteremia due to Streptomyces. The most likely source of infection was unlicensed, injectable holistic preparations that the patient had received. We review reported cases of invasive infections caused by Streptomyces and comment on the potential infectious complications of parenteral holistic treatments.

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