Propionibacterium acnes. A cause of pneumatocele associated pneumonia

Al-Mazrou, A.M.

Saudi Medical Journal 26(7): 1127-1129

2005


ISSN/ISBN: 0379-5284
PMID: 16047068
Document Number: 594192
Propionibacterium acne is a normal inhabitant of the skin and mucosal surfaces and is rarely identified as a cause of significant infection. Reports of chest infections by this organism are limited. We report a case of pneumatocele-associated pneumonia caused by this organism and review the literature.

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