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Journal of Clinical Microbiology, January 2003, p. 519-520, Vol. 41, No. 1
0095-1137/03/$08.00+0     DOI: 10.1128/JCM.41.1.519-520.2003
Copyright © 2003, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.

CASE REPORT

Staphylococcus lugdunensis Carrying the mecA Gene Causes Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infection in Premature Neonate

Wen Sim Nancy Tee,1* Shui Yen Soh,2 Raymond Lin,1 and Liat Hui Loo1

Clinical Microbiology Laboratory,1 Department of Neonatology, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Republic of Singapore2

Received 8 July 2002/ Returned for modification 13 September 2002/ Accepted 8 October 2002

A premature neonate had a catheter-associated bloodstream infection due to Staphylococcus lugdunensis. The MIC of oxacillin for the strain was >256 µg/ml, and the mecA gene of S. lugdunensis was detected by PCR. The infection was resolved after removal of the line and treatment with vancomycin for 2 weeks.

* Corresponding author. Mailing address: Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, 100 Bukit Timah Rd., Singapore 229899, Singapore. Phone: 65-63941350/89. Fax: 65-63941387. E-mail: nancyt{at}kkh.com.sg.

Journal of Clinical Microbiology, January 2003, p. 519-520, Vol. 41, No. 1
0095-1137/03/$08.00+0     DOI: 10.1128/JCM.41.1.519-520.2003
Copyright © 2003, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.



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