Septicemia caused by vancomycin-resistant Pediococcus acidilactici.
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چکیده
A case of septicemia caused by vancomycin-resistant Pediococcus acidilactici is discussed. This appears to be the first reported case of septicemia caused by this organism. The characteristics and antimicrobial susceptibilities of this organism are described.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
دوره 28 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990