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- A rare subspecies was identified as a possible cause of a respiratory infection, effectively treated with levofloxacin and clarithromycin.
- DNA-DNA hybridization confirmed the presence of the pathogen in one sample, though clinical evidence supported it as the cause of illness.
- The case highlights a lack of knowledge around diagnosing and treating infections from this subspecies, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and further research on associated risk factors.
Article Abstract
is a subspecies of the complex, which rarely causes disease in humans. We encountered a case of respiratory infection, possibly caused by , which was successfully treated by levofloxacin and clarithromycin. Although DNA-DNA hybridization identified in one of three samples, clinical validations convinced us that it was the pathogen. 16s ribosomal RNA sequencing would have been reliable and ideal to perform in this case, although it is not covered by the insurance system in Japan. Nevertheless, this experience remains to be instructive because the clinical course, guidelines on the diagnosis, and therapeutic strategies for respiratory infections caused by are not well-known or have not been established. Awareness of the possibility of respiratory infections caused by and further collection and analysis of its predisposing conditions are essential.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5424951 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rmcr.2017.04.012 | DOI Listing |
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