Abstract
The first case of septicemia due to Yersinia pseudotuberculosis in an HIV-infected person was reported. The 42-year-old woman was severely immunosuppressed despite a prolonged exposure to HAART. Specific amplicons for inv, yadA, and lcrF genes showed the pathogenetic potential of the Y. pseudotuberculosis serotype O1 isolate. A favorable clinical response to ceftriaxone and levofloxacin was observed.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / microbiology*
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Adult
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Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active / adverse effects*
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Ceftriaxone / therapeutic use
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Drug Therapy, Combination / therapeutic use
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Female
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Humans
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Levofloxacin
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Ofloxacin / therapeutic use
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Sepsis / complications*
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Treatment Failure
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Yersinia pseudotuberculosis / genetics
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Yersinia pseudotuberculosis / isolation & purification*
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Yersinia pseudotuberculosis Infections / complications*
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Yersinia pseudotuberculosis Infections / drug therapy
Substances
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Levofloxacin
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Ceftriaxone
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Ofloxacin