Clinical significance of Staphylococcus lugdunensis isolated from routine cultures.

Clin Infect Dis

Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Medical College of Virginia Campus, Richmond, Virginia, USA.

Published: October 2010

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  • A year-long study found 42 isolates of Staphylococcus lugdunensis from clinical samples, using both phenotypic and genotypic techniques.
  • Of these, 36 isolates (86%) were determined to be clinically significant, primarily sourced from healthy outpatients.
  • Among the clinically significant cases, 16 (44%) were found in pure cultures, with 30 (83%) originating from skin and soft-tissue infections.

Article Abstract

Over 1 year, 42 Staphylococcus lugdunensis isolates, identified by phenotypic and genotypic testing, were recovered from clinical specimens. Thirty-six (86%) were clinically significant pathogens, mostly from healthy outpatients; 16 (44%) of 36 were isolated in pure culture; and 30 (83%) of 36 were from skin and soft-tissue infections.

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