Author:
Djossou Félix,Bézian Marie-Christine,Moynet Daniel,Le Flèche-Matéos Anne,Malvy Denis
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Corynebacterium mucifaciens has been mainly isolated from skin, blood and from other normally-sterile body fluids. It has rarely been described as a human pathogen since its description.
Case presentation
We herein report the first case of cavitary pneumonia due to C. mucifaciens in an immunocompetent man returning from Maghreb.
Conclusion
C. mucifaciens should be considered as important human pathogen in patients with severe illness and compatible history of exposure even in individuals with no clearly identified immunosuppression.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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