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<i>Staphylococcus lugdunensis</i> Carrying the <i>mecA</i> Gene Causes Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infection in Premature Neonate

Wen Sim Nancy Tee, Shui Yen Soh, Raymond Lin, Liat Hui Loo

Journal of Clinical Microbiology · 2003 · 56 citations · 6 references

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Abstract

A premature neonate had a catheter-associated bloodstream infection due to Staphylococcus lugdunensis. The MIC of oxacillin for the strain was >256 microg/ml, and the mecA gene of S. lugdunensis was detected by PCR. The infection was resolved after removal of the line and treatment with vancomycin for 2 weeks.

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