| Persistent Bacillus licheniformis bacteremia associated with an international injection of organic drain cleaner. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10530461 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In recent years manufacturers have developed several products containing saprophytic bacteria, previously believed to be of minimal pathogenicity. We describe the first case of persistent Bacillus licheniformis bacteremia occurring after intentional injection of a consumer product that includes B. licheniformis spores. We postulate that these spores remained in the tissue, unaffected by antimicrobials, ultimately necessitating soft-tissue debridement of the area surrounding the injection site. On the basis of this case and a review of the literature, we submit that some consumer products contain bacteria with demonstrated pathogenicity. Manufacturers should study these bacteria in detail in order to rapidly provide information such as bacteriologic data and antimicrobial susceptibility data to clinicians. |
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Authors:
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W N Hannah; P T Ender |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America Volume: 29 ISSN: 1058-4838 ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Infect. Dis. Publication Date: 1999 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-12-03 Completed Date: 1999-12-03 Revised Date: 2005-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9203213 Medline TA: Clin Infect Dis Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 659-61 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio 45433, USA. |
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Adult Anti-Bacterial Agents Bacillaceae Infections / etiology*, therapy Bacillus / isolation & purification* Bacteremia / diagnosis, etiology* Cellulitis / chemically induced*, therapy Debridement / methods Detergents / poisoning* Drug Therapy, Combination / therapeutic use Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Injections, Intravenous Recurrence Suicide, Attempted Treatment Outcome |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 0/Detergents |
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