Corynebacterium Infections Treatment & Management
Diphtheroids. Antibiotics are the treatment of choice for nondiphtherial corynebacteria infections. Many species and groups are sensitive to various antibiotics, including penicillins,...
Clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of diphtheria
Jun 22, 2023 · CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS. Infection with C. diphtheriae typically presents as respiratory or cutaneous disease. Systemic manifestations involving the heart (myocarditis), nervous system, and kidneys can also occur. Rarely, diphtheria presents as vaginal, conjunctival, or otic infection.
Corynebacterium species | Johns Hopkins ABX Guide
Jun 8, 2024 · Non-diphtherial species are also referred to as "diphtheroids." This group is now classified based on RNA homology rather than within the previous coryneform group. Many are part of normal human skin flora.
Diphtheroids-Important Nosocomial Pathogens - PubMed
Aim: To identify the various species of diphtheroids isolated as pure growth from clinical specimens whose Gram's smear revealed numerous inflammatory cells with Gram positive bacilli and had clinical evidence.
Diptheroids can cause nosocomial UTI and be multidrug
C. striatum has been identified as opportunistic nosocomial pathogen causing various infections. We report first case of C. striatum as nosocomial urinary tract infection (UTI) pathogen in a child with bilateral renal disease. C. striatum causing UTI is very rarely reported.
Encrusted Urinary Tract Infections Due to Corynebacteria Species
Encrusted urinary tract infections are rare, characterized by a severe renal and overall prognosis in the absence of appropriate treatment. Topical urinary acidification and appropriate antibiotherapy are efficient but may be burdened by significant adverse events.
Case Report Diptheroids can cause nosocomial UTI and be …
Jan 1, 2024 · Ultrasound abdomen revealed as a case of bilateral nephrolithiasis (pelvic ureteric junction), with hydronephrosis and cystitis. Renal function tests showed elevated urea and creatinine (78 mg/dL and 2.15 mg/dL) levels. The patient had normal total leucocytes and differential leucocytes counts.
Urinary tract infection with Corynebacterium aurimucosum …
Jul 14, 2015 · Except for Corynebacterium diphtheriae, they were once considered contaminants of mucosa. Recent publications in medical bacteriology have highlighted the importance of several species, such as C. aurimucosum. To the best of our knowledge, we report the first isolation of this strain from urine.
The Five Ds of Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship for Urinary Tract ...
This article provides a comprehensive review of antibiotic stewardship strategies for outpatient UTI in the adult population, with a focus on the “five Ds” of stewardship for UTI, including right diagnosis, right drug, right dose, right duration, and de-escalation.
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