Folia microbiologica
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Folia microbiologica · Nov 2015
Case ReportsCatheter-related blood stream infection caused by Raoultella ornithinolytica.
Raoultella spp. representatives are Gram-negative capsulated, nonmotile rods. These bacteria are found in the natural environment: plants, water, soil and insects. ⋯ Human infections related to R. ornithinolytica are exceedingly rare. The present case report describes catheter-related blood stream infection caused by R. ornithinolytica and successfully treated with antibiotic therapy.