Infections caused by the Leuconostocspecies have been increasingly described in the literature. They are Gram-positive, catalase-negative cocci that are intrinsically resistant to glycopeptides, including vancomycin. Although rarely pathogenic in humans, they have been primarily found in patients with immunosuppression, and a history of prolonged antibiotics use. We report a rare case of central venous catheter (CVC) infection caused by Leuconostoc citreum, which was successfully treated with salvaging of the CVC, aiming to highlight the potential risk factors and share the course of management of our patient.
Keywords: biliary atresia; central line-associated infections (clabsi); central venous catheter (cvc); leuconostoc citreum; vancomycin-resistant bacteria.
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