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Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Association of Medical Microbiology
ISSN: 0255-0857 EISSN: 0255-0857
Vol. 25, No. 3, 2007, pp. 297-298
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Bioline Code: mb07083
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology, Vol. 25, No. 3, 2007, pp. 297-298
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Oerskovia turbata and Myroides species: Rare isolates from a case of acalculus cholecystitis
Thomas, M; Padmini, SB; Govindan, VK & Appalaraju, B
Abstract
Here we report a case of acalculus cholecystitis, which presented with features of obstructive jaundice of one-week duration. The patient underwent cholecystectomy and bile grew a mixed culture of Oerskovia turbata and Myroides spp. Being a rare isolate, characteristic features of the former are described in this report. The patient recovered without any complication.
Keywords
Acalculus cholecystitis, Oerskovia turbata, Myroides species
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