A Case of Bacillus licheniformis Bacteremia Associated with Bronchoscopy

Bacillus species are aerobic, gram-positive, spore forming rods, and they are usually found in the surrounding environment. If they are isolated in the clinical specimen, they are generally considered as contaminants rather than a true pathogen. Infection with Bacillus licheniformis is usually associated with the immunocompromised state, trauma, an indwelling intravenous catheter or an intravenous drug abuser. This infection is easily controlled by removal of the catheter and surgical debridement of the local infected tissue as well as an appropriate antimicrobial therapy. We reported here on a case of Bacillus licheniformis bacteremia associated with a bronchoscopic procedure in an immune competent patient.(Tuberc Respir Dis 2004; 57:553-556)

keywords: bronchoscopy, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacteremia.기관지 내시경 후에 발생한 Bacillus Licheniformis 균혈증 연세대학교 원주의과대학 내과학교실홍태원, 김효열, 지명관, 최정욱, 용석중, 신계철, 리원연 A Case of Bacillus licheniformis Bacteremia Associated with BronchoscopyTae Won Hong, M.D., Hyo Youl Kim, bronchoscopy, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacteremia.기관지 내시경 후에 발생한 Bacillus Licheniformis 균혈증 연세대학교 원주의과대학 내과학교실홍태원, 김효열, 지명관, 최정욱, 용석중, 신계철, 리원연 A Case of Bacillus licheniformis Bacteremia Associated with BronchoscopyTae Won Hong, M.D., Hyo Youl Kim

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Vol.57 No.6

A Case of Bacillus licheniformis Bacteremia Associated with Bronchoscopy

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Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases