COVID-19-Associated Fusobacterium nucleatum Bacteremia, Belgium.

We report 4 cases of Fusobacterium nucleatum bacteremia associated with coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Three cases occurred concomitantly with COVID-19 diagnosis; 1 occurred on day 15 of intensive care. None of the patients had known risk factors for F. nucleatum bacteremia. F. nucleatum infection could represent a possible complication of COVID-19.
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Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases - December 8, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Wolff L, Martiny D, Deyi VYM, Maillart E, Clevenbergh P, Dauby N Tags: Emerg Infect Dis Source Type: research