A Case of Acute Cholecystitis Caused by Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in an Immunocompromised Patient | Zendy

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A Case of Acute Cholecystitis Caused by Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in an Immunocompromised Patient

Author(s) -

Joseph Kim,

Daniel B. Gregson,

Deirdre L. Church

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

canadian journal of infectious diseases and medical microbiology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.634

H-Index - 38

eISSN - 1918-1493

pISSN - 1712-9532

DOI - 10.1155/2011/202078

Subject(s) - staphylococcus aureus , bacteremia , methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus , medicine , cholecystitis , microbiology and biotechnology , antibiotics , biology , gallbladder , bacteria , genetics

Although infections with Staphylococcus aureus can implicate multiple organ systems, involvement of the biliary tract is rare. A case of acute cholecystitis and bacteremia with methicillin-resistant S aureus (MRSA) in a patient with HIV infection is presented. The MRSA isolate was found to be a community-associated strain. The present case highlights the invasive nature of staphylococcal infections and the emerging importance of community-associated MRSA strains.

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