AI Article Synopsis
- S. caprae is a type of coagulase negative Staphylococcus that is usually not seen as a major health threat, unlike S. epidermidis.
- A case is presented involving a young woman who developed sepsis linked to an infection from S. caprae, likely contracted during her treatment for a pulmonary embolism.
- The report aims to highlight the potential risks of S. caprae in clinical environments, emphasizing the need for awareness among healthcare professionals.
Article Abstract
As a coagulase negative Staphylococcus species, S. caprae is not considered as a clinically-significant member, unlike S. epidermidis. In this report, we describe a case of sepsis resulting from S. caprae infection. This relatively young woman was in generally good health and contracted S. caprae most probably during her treatment of an acute pulmonary embolism. The purpose of this report is to raise awareness of this otherwise innocuous staphylococcal species in clinical settings.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2698425 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874285800903010067 | DOI Listing |
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