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Actas Urológicas Españolas
Print version ISSN 0210-4806
Abstract
BETETA LOPEZ, Alicia; GIL RUIZ, María Teresa; VEGA PRADO, Lorena and FAJARDO OLIVARES, Miguel. Cystitis and haematuria due to Corynebacterium striatum: A case report and review. Actas Urol Esp [online]. 2009, vol.33, n.8, pp.909-912. ISSN 0210-4806.
We herewith report the first case of uncomplicated urinary tract infection due to Corynebacterium striatum in an ambulatory patient without any other predisponent risk factors. C. striatum is a ubiquitous saprophyte of human skin and mucous membranes, which has been occasionally associated with infection in patients hospitalized or immunocompromised patients with underlying diseases. We conclude that C. striatum should be considered an emerging pathogen in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised hosts.
Keywords : Corynebaterium striatum; Urinary tract infection; Ambulatory patient.