First report of pneumonia and septic shock caused by Cedecea lapagei in Vietnam

Cedecea lapagei is rarely known to cause infections in humans. We report the first case of pneumonia and septic shock caused by Cedecea lapagei in a 38-year-old man in Vietnam. Cedecea lapagei may be an emerging infectious agent in humans.

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Published inNew microbes and new infections Vol. 36; p. 100698
Main Authors Hai, P.D., Dung, N.M., Tot, N.H., Chinh, N.X., Thuyet, B.T., Hoa, L.T.V., Son, P.N., Thanh, L.V.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.07.2020
Elsevier
Subjects
Cedecea lapagei
Emerging pathogen
First Clinical Case in Emerging Country
Pneumonia
Septic shock
Vietnam
Septic shock
Pneumonia
Vietnam
Emerging pathogen
Cedecea lapagei
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Summary:Cedecea lapagei is rarely known to cause infections in humans. We report the first case of pneumonia and septic shock caused by Cedecea lapagei in a 38-year-old man in Vietnam. Cedecea lapagei may be an emerging infectious agent in humans.
ISSN:2052-2975
2052-2975
DOI:10.1016/j.nmni.2020.100698