Abstract
The bacterium, lactobacillus, is found in the mucosal surfaces of the mouth and the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. There have been increasing reports of the micro-organism being a cause of serious infection in immunocompromised individuals. This article reviews the clinical presentation, laboratory characteristics and treatment of patients with lactobacillemia.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Bacteremia / diagnosis
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Bacteremia / drug therapy
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Bacteremia / etiology*
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Drug Therapy, Combination / therapeutic use
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Female
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Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / diagnosis
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Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
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Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / etiology*
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Humans
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Immunocompetence*
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Immunocompromised Host*
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Lactobacillus / isolation & purification*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Risk Factors