Publications by authors named "Janani Karunaratne"
Surg Infect (Larchmt)
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- The text discusses a specific gram-positive coccus used in dairy fermentation, which is also a rare cause of infections in humans, particularly in amphibians and fish.
- A case study describes a 51-year-old male who developed cholecystitis, where the pathogen was found in pus from his gallbladder.
- Over four years, additional cases were found, resulting in severe conditions like pneumonia and gastroenteritis, with two patients dying from sepsis, highlighting the need to recognize this pathogen in serious surgical infections.
