A Case of Acute Cholecystitis Caused by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in an Immunocompromised Patient
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2011-01-01
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Although infections with Staphylococcus aureus can implicate multiple organ systems, involvement of the biliary tract is rare. A case of acute cholecystitis and bacteremia with methicillin-resistant S aureus (MRSA) in a patient with HIV infection is presented. The MRSA isolate was found to be a community-associated strain. The present case highlights the invasive nature of staphylococcal infections and the emerging importance of community-associated MRSA strains.
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Joseph Kim, Daniel B. Gregson, and Deirdre L. Church, “A Case of Acute Cholecystitis Caused by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in an Immunocompromised Patient,” Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. e7-e9, 2011. doi:10.1155/2011/202078