Intraventricular Catheter-Associated Rothia mucilaginosa Bacteremia in a Neutropenic Patient

We present an uncommon case of neutropenic fever caused by R. mucilaginosa bacteremia with a recently placed Ommaya reservoir intraventricular catheter system as a potential nidus. The patient recovered after antibiotic and tbo-filgrastim therapy, as well as removal of the catheter.
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research