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Meningitis caused by micrococcus luteus: Case report and review of literature
Journal: IP International Journal of Medical Microbiology and Tropical Diseases (Vol.5, No. 1)Publication Date: 2019-03-28
Authors : Vipul Gupta Arpita Chauhan R. N Seshendra Kumar Anuj Dhyani Sumit Chakravarty;
Page : 63-64
Keywords : Micrococcus.;
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Abstract
Micrococcus Luteus is a gram positive, non-motile, non-sporing cocci belonging to micrococcea family. They are considered as normal comensal of human skin and upper respiratory tract. Few cases have been reported as opportunistic infection or catheter/ shunt related infection. We here report a case of meningitis caused by Miccrococus luteus in previously healthy infant.
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