Abstract
Bacillus species are increasingly recognized as pathogens in immunocompromised patients. The authors report a case of Bacillus cereus infection of a central line in an immunocompetent patient with hemophilia, which required line removal for complete cure.
MeSH terms
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Bacillus cereus*
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Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
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Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects
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Child, Preschool
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Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / etiology*
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Hemophilia A / complications*
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Hemophilia A / therapy
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Humans
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Male