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Journal of Clinical Microbiology, August 2006, p. 3044-3045, Vol. 44, No. 8
0095-1137/06/$08.00+0     doi:10.1128/JCM.00448-06
Copyright © 2006, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.

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Molecular Identification of Leuconostoc mesenteroides as a Cause of Brain Abscess in an Immunocompromised Patient

Alessio Albanese,1 Teresa Spanu,2* Michela Sali,2 Federica Novegno,1 Tiziana D'Inzeo,2 Rosaria Santangelo,2 Annunziato Mangiola,1 Carmelo Anile,1 and Giovanni Fadda2

Department of Neurosurgery,1 Institute of Microbiology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy2

Received 20 March 2006/ Accepted 26 April 2006

Leuconostoc species are emerging pathogens that can cause severe infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients. Using molecular methods, we identified Leuconostoc mesenteroides as the cause of a brain abscess which was successfully treated by surgery and antimicrobial treatment. This is the first report of brain abscess caused by this species.

* Corresponding author. Mailing address: Istituto Microbiologia, Università Cattolica, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy. Fax: 39-06-3051152. Phone: 39-06-30154218. E-mail: tspanu{at}rm.unicatt.it.

Journal of Clinical Microbiology, August 2006, p. 3044-3045, Vol. 44, No. 8
0095-1137/06/$08.00+0     doi:10.1128/JCM.00448-06
Copyright © 2006, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.





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