Chromobacterium Violaceum Endocarditis and Hepatic Abscesses Treated Successfully with Meropenem and Ciprofloxacin

Overview

Journal Med J Aust

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2009 Apr 9

PMID 19351314

Citations 7

Authors

Ivan W M Lim

Peter J Stride

Robert L Horvath

Christian R Hamilton-Craig

Phi P Chau

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Abstract

Chromobacterium violaceum infection is uncommon but potentially fatal, with a clinical picture similar to melioidosis but with different antibiotic sensitivities and treatment. This infection can involve any organ, but we believe this is the first reported case of C. violaceum endocarditis.

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