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Rhodococcus equi Infection in a Surgical Wound

Stuart R. Paasche
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science July 2009, 22 (3) 141-145; DOI: https://doi.org/10.29074/ascls.22.3.141
Stuart R. Paasche
is a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at Lee Memorial Hospital, Fort Myers, FL 33901
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  1. Stuart R. Paasche, CLS (NCA)⇑
    1. is a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at Lee Memorial Hospital, Fort Myers, FL 33901
  1. Address for Correspondence: Stuart Paasche, 1826 Beach Parkway, Cape Coral FL 33904, 774-244-1834 (Cell), stuartpaasche{at}yahoo.com

Abstract

A 35-year-old male presented with abdominal pain one month after receiving a routine ventral hernia repair. Over the course of two months, repeated wound cultures were ordered and eventually produced growth of Rhodococcus equi. Appropriate antibacterial therapy was initiated to resolve the infection.

OBJECTIVES: Review the history, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of non-pulmonary R. equi infections; inform laboratory professionals of the possibility and severity of R. equi infections, and what can be done to facilitate prompt diagnosis and recovery.

ABBREVIATIONS: ED= Emergency Department; WBC= White Blood Cell Count; BAP= Sheep's Blood Agar Plate

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  • Rhodococcus equi
  • surgical wound infections
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