Ustilago species as a cause of central line-related blood stream infection

Ustilago, commonly referred to as "corn smut," rarely causes human disease. Serious clinical infections caused by Ustilago species have been sparsely reported in medical literature. In this study, a case of central line infection caused by Ustilago species is presented.

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Published inThe American journal of the medical sciences Vol. 345; no. 3; p. 254
Main Authors McGhie, Travea A, Huber, Thomas W, Kassis, Christelle E, Jinadatha, Chetan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.2013
Subjects
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Mycoses - blood
Mycoses - drug therapy
Mycoses - microbiology
Ustilago
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Summary:Ustilago, commonly referred to as "corn smut," rarely causes human disease. Serious clinical infections caused by Ustilago species have been sparsely reported in medical literature. In this study, a case of central line infection caused by Ustilago species is presented.
ISSN:1538-2990
DOI:10.1097/MAJ.0b013e31826f56ed