Lactobacillus gasseri causing Fournier's gangrene.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Fournier's gangrene is characterized as an aggressive necrotizing process caused by a polymicrobial infection that includes virulent organisms. We report the first case of Fournier's gangrene caused by a low-virulence organism, Lactobacillus gasseri.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Tleyjeh, IM; Routh, J; Qutub, MO; Lischer, G; Liang, KV; Baddour, LM
Published Date
- 2004
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 36 / 6-7
Start / End Page
- 501 - 503
PubMed ID
- 15307582
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0036-5548
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1080/00365540410015916
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England