Psychrobacter immobilis septicemia in a boy with X-linked chronic granulomatous disease and fulminant hepatic failure.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
A 16-year old boy with chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) developed Psychrobacter immobilis septicemia during a course of fulminant hepatic failure. The patient died despite aggressive management with antimicrobials and corticosteroids. While Psychrobacter immobilis rarely affects humans, it should be considered an organism that can cause sepsis in patients with CGD.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Sriaroon, P; Elizalde, A; Perez, EE; Leiding, JW; Aldrovandi, GM; Sleasman, JW
Published Date
- January 2014
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 34 / 1
Start / End Page
- 39 - 41
PubMed ID
- 24217814
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1573-2592
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1007/s10875-013-9961-7
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Netherlands