AI Article Synopsis
- Corynebacterium ulcerans has been identified as a zoonotic infection, suggesting it can be transmitted from animals to humans.
- The report describes two cases of severe pneumonia in patients where the infection led to the formation of a harmful pseudomembrane in the bronchus due to the diphtheria toxin produced by C. ulcerans.
- The study aims to raise awareness among healthcare providers about the potential severity and risks associated with Corynebacterium species beyond the commonly known C. diphtheriae.
Article Abstract
Corynebacterium ulcerans infection was recently recognized as a zoonosis. We present 2 cases of severe pneumonia complicated by diffuse pseudomembrane formation on the bronchus caused by C. ulcerans-producing diphtheria toxin. Our purpose is to alert medical professionals to the virulence of Corynebacterium species other than C. diphtheriae.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5823354 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2403.171837 | DOI Listing |
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