Abstract
Bifidobacterium breve is a rare cause of human infections. Previously, bacteremia and meningitis caused by this organism linked to probiotic use have been reported in a neonate. We report the first case of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection caused by B. breve in an adult without a history of probiotic use.
Keywords:
Anaerobe; Bifidobacterium breve; Gram-positive rods; Ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection.
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MeSH terms
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Bifidobacteriales Infections / diagnosis*
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Bifidobacteriales Infections / microbiology
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Bifidobacteriales Infections / pathology*
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Bifidobacterium / chemistry
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Bifidobacterium / classification
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Bifidobacterium / genetics
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Bifidobacterium / isolation & purification*
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DNA, Bacterial / chemistry
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DNA, Bacterial / genetics
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DNA, Ribosomal / chemistry
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DNA, Ribosomal / genetics
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Female
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics
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Sequence Analysis, DNA
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Spectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization
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Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / adverse effects*
Substances
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DNA, Bacterial
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DNA, Ribosomal
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S