A cutaneous infection caused by Brevundimonas vesicularis: a case report
Panasiti, V.; Devirgiliis, V.; Mancini, M.; Curzio, M.; Rossi, M.; Fioriti, D.; Pietropaolo, V.; Nicosia, R.; Gallinelli, C.; Chiarini, F.; Pecorini, G.; Calvieri, S.
International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology 21(2): 457-461
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0394-6320 PMID: 18547490 Document Number: 618869
Brevundimonas vesicularis is a non-fermenting gram-negative bacillus, aerobic and motile. This microorganism is ubiquitous in the environment and has rarely been implicated in human infections. We present the second case of cutaneous infection caused by B. vesicularis in an immunocompetent patient.