Fatal catheter-related bacteremia due to Alcaligenes (Achromobacter) xylosoxidans in a hemodialysis patient

Int Urol Nephrol. 2012 Aug;44(4):1281-3. doi: 10.1007/s11255-011-0003-1. Epub 2011 Jun 3.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Achromobacter denitrificans / isolation & purification*
  • Aged
  • Bacteremia / etiology
  • Bacteremia / microbiology*
  • Catheter-Related Infections / microbiology*
  • Diabetic Nephropathies / therapy*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / etiology
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Renal Dialysis / adverse effects*
  • Renal Dialysis / instrumentation